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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
JULY 16, 2024


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:36 A.M. on TUESDAY, JULY 16, 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
  • Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
  • County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Others Present:
  • Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners Court
  • Bill Fairbrother, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
 
 
1.
Review and approval of minutes.
 

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

Motion:To approve the minutes of the July 2, 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
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:
July 9, 2024 Supplemental Funding Report $34,211.93
July 16, 2024 Supplemental Funding Report $16,616,449.15
Summary of Additional Transactions $1,046,606.42
Grand Total $17,697,267.50
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 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
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 – 28 )
Attachments:
 
3.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
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 the County Attorney's Office.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0475-004902 Co Atty Leg Supp $16,147.50
To 0100-0475-001107 Temp Labor-Seasonal Help $15,000.00
To 0100-0475-002010 FICA $1,147.50

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Courts at Law.
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This item was pulled from the agenda.

 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Office of Emergency Management.
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 the Office of Emergency Management.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0541-004100 Professional Services $18,450.00
To 0100-0541-004541 Vehicle Maintenance $18,000.00
To 0100-0541-003010 Computer Equipment $450.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for 911 Communications.  
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 911 Communications.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0581-003010 Computer Equipment < $5000 $2,500.00
To 0100-0581-004231 Travel $2,500.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Elections Department.
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Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0492-004100 Professional Services $15,000.00
To 0100-0492-004212 Postage $15,000.00

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

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

Motion:To reconsider approving a line item transfer for the Elections Department.

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

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0492-004100 Professional Services $15,000.00
To 0100-0492-004212 Postage $15,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Pct. #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 Justice of the Peace Pct. #1.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non-Dept/Contingencies $236,000.00
To 0100-0451-004190 JP#1/Autopsies $210,000.00
To 0100-0451-004192 JP#1/Transportation Autopsies $26,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace 2.
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 Justice of the Peace 2.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0452-004190 Autopsies, Med Inquests $15,000.00
To 0100-0452-004192 Transportation/Autopsies $15,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Technology Services
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 Technology Services.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0503-004211 Telephone $3,000.00
To 0100-0503-004231 Travel $3,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Tax/Assessor Collector
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 Tax/Assessor Collector.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0499-004208 Internet Cloud Solutions $2,465.70
To 0100-0499-004544 Office Equipment Repairs $2,465.70

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0560-005700 Vehicles > $5,000 $85,000.00
From 0100-0560-005740 Computer Equip > $5,000 $165,000.00
To 0100-0560-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maint $250,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
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 the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0560-005740 Computer Equip > $5,000 $29,000.00
To 0100-0560-003010 Computer Equip < $5,000 $29,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Facilities.
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 Facilities.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0509-004509 Facility Enhancements $300,000.00
To 0100-0509-004510 Facility Maint & Repair $300,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Division.
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This item was moved to the Regular Agenda.
County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Division.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-005200 Right of Way $5,000.00
To 0200-0210-004604 Pymts to TIF/TIRZ $5,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge 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 Road and Bridge Division.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-005200 Right of Way $3,000.00
To 0200-0210-004543 Repairs to Equipment $3,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
17.
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 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, June 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. 1, June 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, June 2024 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 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 Peace, Pct. 4, June 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with First United Methodist Church Round Rock for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective July 16, 2024
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with First United Methodist Church of Round Rock for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective July 16, 2024.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving #2024232 Service Agreement between Williamson County and Texas Community Supervision Alternatives, LLC for the purchase of outpatient services in the amount of $15,000.00 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 #2024232 Service Agreement between Williamson County and Texas Community Supervision Alternatives, LLC for the purchase of outpatient services in the amount of $15,000.00 and authorize the execution of the Agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the fourth and final extension period for Lease Property 9769 Hwy 29 W, Georgetown, Texas 78626, Contract #T1199, to Brenda Damer for the term of October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve the fourth and final extension period for Lease Property 9769 Hwy 29 W, Georgetown, Texas 78626, Contract #T1199, to Brenda Damer for the term of October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Addendum for Data Projections Inc., General Terms and Conditions, #2024227, for the Expansion of Audio for Magistrate for Facilities Management, in the amount of $4,038.06, pursuant to Cooperative Purchasing – TIPS 230105, and authorize 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 the Addendum for Data Projections Inc., General Terms and Conditions, #2024227, for the Expansion of Audio for Magistrate for Facilities Management, in the amount of $4,038.06, pursuant to Cooperative Purchasing – TIPS 230105, 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Services Contract, #2024229, with Randall T. Austin D/B/A The Drywall Company for the CJC Probation Office Door for Facilities Management, in the amount of $7,180.00 and authorize 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 Services Contract #2024229 with Randall T. Austin D/B/A The Drywall Company for the CJC Probation Office Door for Facilities Management, in the amount of $7,180.00 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Services Contract, #2024233, with Randall T. Austin D/B/A The Drywall Company for the 909 S Austin Avenue, Old Carquest Building, demolition services for Facilities Management, in the amount of $10,600.00, and authorize execution of the agreement. Off-contract and funds are available.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve Services Contract #2024233 with Randall T. Austin D/B/A The Drywall Company for the 909 S Austin Avenue, Old Carquest Building, demolition services for Facilities Management, in the amount of $10,600.00, 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
26.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Contract for Construction, #2024230, with Vince Knight d/b/a Knight Restoration for the Texas Avenue Waterproofing for Facilities Management, in the amount of $40,500.00, pursuant to Cooperative Purchasing – TIPS - Contract Number #22050101, and authorize 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 for Construction #2024230 with Vince Knight d/b/a Knight Restoration for the Texas Avenue Waterproofing for Facilities Management, in the amount of $40,500.00, pursuant to Cooperative Purchasing – TIPS - Contract Number #22050101, 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the replat of Lots 22 & 40 Block F of the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 6 Section 1 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 replat of Lots 22 & 40 Block F of the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 6 Section 1 subdivision – Precinct 2.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Retreat at 971 subdivision – Precinct 4.
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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 Retreat at 971 subdivision – Precinct 4.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a review of the county community-wide survey conducted by ETC Institute.
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Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
Director of Communications and Media Relations Connie Odom addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve a review of the county community-wide survey conducted by ETC Institute.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on canceling Commissioners Court on Tuesday for the following dates: November 12, 2024; December 3, 2024; December 24, 2024; December 31, 2024; January 21, 2025; February 18, 2025; April 22, 2025; May 27, 2025; July 8, 2025 and September 2, 2025.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 

Motion:To approve canceling Commissioners Court on Tuesday for the following dates: November 12, 2024; December 3, 2024; December 24, 2024; December 31, 2024; January 21, 2025; February 18, 2025; April 22, 2025; May 27, 2025; July 8, 2025 and September 2, 2025.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for the General Fund.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100-0000-364100 Insurance Proceeds $13,915.86

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Sheriff's Office.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances to approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Sheriff's Office.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100-0560-004541 Vehicle Maintenance $13,915.86

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on updating the Williamson County Purchasing Policy as it pertains to Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Purchasing Requisition and Purchase Order Permissions Policy.  Effective upon approval.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve updating the Williamson County Purchasing Policy as it pertains to Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Purchasing Requisition and Purchase Order Permissions Policy to be effective upon approval.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on updating the Williamson County Purchasing Policy as it pertains to Solicitation Deadline Extension Advertising.  Recommended effective date to be 9/1/24.
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Purchasing Agent Joy Simonton addressed the Court.
General Counsel Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve updating the Williamson County Purchasing Policy as it pertains to Solicitation Deadline Extension Advertising with an effective date of 9/1/2024.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Nay:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Attachments:
 
35.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Service Contract #2024234 for Openwork LLC for Payroll Services for Temporary Labor for Elections not to exceed $49,999.00 and authorize execution of the agreement.
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Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Service Contract #2024234 for Openwork LLC for Payroll Services for Temporary Labor for Elections not to exceed $49,999.00 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Payroll Services for Temporary Labor for Elections Administration, under RFP #24RFP65.
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Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Payroll Services for Temporary Labor for Elections Administration, under RFP #24RFP65.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Agreement #2024230 between Williamson County and Brycomm for cable replacement for a total amount of $153,400.00, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-CPO-4777, and authorize the execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Agreement #2024230 between Williamson County and Brycomm for cable replacement for a total amount of $153,400.00, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-CPO-4777, and authorize the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Agreement #2024228 for the purchase of kitchen equipment for Corrections from Cook's Direct Inc. in the amount of $125,638.09, pursuant to Sourcewell Contract ID 063022-COK, and authorizing execution of the quote.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Agreement #2024228 for the purchase of kitchen equipment for Corrections from Cook's Direct Inc. in the amount of $125,638.09, pursuant to Sourcewell Contract ID 063022-COK, and authorize execution of the quote.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Amendment #1 between Williamson County and Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP, by adding a location to the original contract previously approved on 05.02.2023 agenda item #24 and authorizing execution of the agreement.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Amendment #1 between Williamson County and Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP, by adding a location to the original contract previously approved on 05.02.2023 agenda item #24 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
40.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Contract for Construction, #2024231, with Parsons Roofing Company, Inc. for 909 S Austin Ave. – Old Carquest Building – New Roof for Facilities Management, in the amount of $116,518.00, pursuant to Cooperative Purchasing – TIPS - Contract Number #211001 and authorize execution of the agreement.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Contract for Construction, #2024231 with Parsons Roofing Company, Inc. for 909 S Austin Ave. – Old Carquest Building – New Roof for Facilities Management, in the amount of $116,518.00, pursuant to Cooperative Purchasing – TIPS - Contract Number #211001 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to the Supplemental Agreement for Design & Engineering Services between Williamson County and The Lawrence Group of Architects of Austin, Inc. relating to the EMS Medic 42 New Building (P602).
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Amendment No. 1 to the Supplemental Agreement for Design & Engineering Services between Williamson County and The Lawrence Group of Architects of Austin, Inc. relating to the EMS Medic 42 New Building to be funded by P602.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
42.
Receive and acknowledge approval of Change Order No. 2 from J.T. Vaughn Construction for the Road & Bridge Yard Fence Project in the amount of $7,427.00, which was approved by Williamson County Facilities Architect, Trenton Jacobs pursuant to the Commissioners Court’s prior delegation of change order approval authority pursuant to Loc. Gov’t Code Sec. 262.031.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To receive and acknowledge approval of Change Order No. 2 from J.T. Vaughn Construction for the Road & Bridge Yard Fence Project in the amount of $7,427.00, which was approved by Williamson County Facilities Architect, Trenton Jacobs pursuant to the Commissioners Court’s prior delegation of change order approval authority pursuant to Loc. Gov’t Code Sec. 262.031.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
43.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to the Supplemental Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Talex, Inc. Engineers relating to the Jail Magistrate Court, Elevator 9, Chiller 4. P540
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Amendment No. 1 to the Supplemental Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Talex, Inc. Engineers relating to the Jail Magistrate Court, Elevator 9, Chiller 4 to be funded by P540.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
44.
Receive the July 2024 Construction Summary Report and PowerPoint Presentation
View Agenda Item
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken on this item.

Attachments:
 
45.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #24IFB56 for Contract Mowing Services for County Right of Way to the lowest and best bidder, Incircle Management, Inc. in the amount of $203,006.50.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve awarding IFB #24IFB56 for Contract Mowing Services for County Right of Way to the lowest and best bidder, Incircle Management, Inc. in the amount of $203,006.50.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
46.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #24IFB57 to Chasco Constructors for the Ronald Reagan Boulevard Widening Project for HNTB in the amount of $52,159,299.00 and authorize execution of this agreement. The funding source is P336.
View Agenda Item
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve awarding IFB #24IFB57 to Chasco Constructors for the Ronald Reagan Boulevard Widening Project for HNTB in the amount of $52,159,299.00 and authorize execution of this agreement 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding Change Order #1 in the amount of $11,191.68 for project CR 283 Foam Asphalt Stabilization (Dan Williams Co.) Funding Source: 01.200.0210.003599 (Road Constr./Maint.).
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $11,191.68 for project CR 283 Foam Asphalt Stabilization (Dan Williams Co.) to be funded by 01.200.0210.003599.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a license agreement with Bar W Ranch HOA, Inc. for the Bar W Ranch Phase 10 subdivision – Precinct 2.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a license agreement with Bar W Ranch HOA, Inc. for the Bar W Ranch Phase 10 subdivision – Precinct 2.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
49.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $2,905.00 for Project 23IFB13 Bud Stockton Extension (Cash Construction) P: 307 Funding Source: Road Bond.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $2,905.00 for Project 23IFB13 Bud Stockton Extension (Cash Construction) to be funded by P307.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
50.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 16 in the amount of $35,324.07 for Project 22IFB139 FM3349 at US79 (James Construction) P: 332 Funding Source: Road Bond.
View Agenda Item
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. abstained from voting on this item (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
 

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

Motion:To approve Change Order No. 16 in the amount of $35,324.07 for Project 22IFB139 FM3349 at US79 (James Construction) to be funded by P332.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Abstain)
Attachments:
 
51.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 17 in the amount of $11,849.07 for Project 22IFB139 FM3349 at US79 (James Construction) P: 332 Funding Source: Road Bond.
View Agenda Item
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. abstained from voting on this item (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
 

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

Motion:To approve Change Order No. 17 in the amount of $11,849.07 for Project 22IFB139 FM3349 at US79 (James Construction) to be funded by P332.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Abstain)
Attachments:
 
52.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 15 in the amount of $24,513.18 for Project 22IFB139 FM3349 at US79 (James Construction) P: 332 Funding Source: Road Bond.
View Agenda Item
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. abstained from voting on this item (Conflict of Interest Affidavit attached).
 

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

Motion:To approve Change Order No. 15 in the amount of $24,513.18 for Project 22IFB139 FM3349 at US79 (James Construction) to be funded by P332.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Abstain)
Attachments:
 
53.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Chandler Corridor Segment 1 contract between Williamson County and DEC -- Central Texas, LLC relating to the LTP Corridor Program.  Project: P599  Fund Source: LTP Corridor
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Chandler Corridor Segment 1 contract between Williamson County and DEC -- Central Texas, LLC relating to the LTP Corridor Program to be funded by P599.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
54.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 to the On-Call Land Surveying services contract between Williamson County and Austin Survey Company LLC dba Inland Geodetics relating to the Road Bond Program.  Project: As Needed by Work Authorization  Fund Source: Bonds
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No. 1 to the On-Call Land Surveying services contract between Williamson County and Austin Survey Company LLC dba Inland Geodetics relating to the Road Bond Program.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
55.
Discuss and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Santana and Celsa Cruz for 0.1157 acres of ROW and a 0.0460 Acre electric utility easement needed on County Road 314. (Parcel 18/18E) Funding Source: Road Bonds P364
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Santana and Celsa Cruz for 0.1157 acres of ROW and a 0.0460 Acre electric utility easement needed on County Road 314 (Parcel 18/18E) to be funded by P364.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
56.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement with Jonah Water Special Utility District regarding the East Wilco Highway Segment 2 project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P392
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve an Interlocal Agreement with Jonah Water Special Utility District regarding the East Wilco Highway Segment 2 project to be funded by P392.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
57.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Declaration of Right of Way of county-owned property for the Chandler Corridor Segment 1 from SH 130 to FM 1660 road widening project. Fund Source: LTP P599
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a Declaration of Right of Way of county-owned property for the Chandler Corridor Segment 1 from SH 130 to FM 1660 road widening project to be funded by P599.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
58.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a letter agreement with Crestway Storage and Parking, LLC for a PEC electric easement totaling 0.1512 AC and required for the Bagdad Rd. at CR 279 project (Parcel 19E). Funding Source: Road Bonds P343
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a letter agreement with Crestway Storage and Parking, LLC for a PEC electric easement totaling 0.1512 AC and required for the Bagdad Rd. at CR 279 project (Parcel 19E) 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
59.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Mediated Settlement Agreement with the estate of Irma Diaz regarding the County Road 176 project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P241
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a Mediated Settlement Agreement with the Estate of Irma Diaz regarding the County Road 176 project to be funded by P241.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
60.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Agreement for the Acquisition of Replacement Electric Easements and Use of the Power of Eminent Domain by Williamson County for Portions of the Proposed Bagdad road @ CR 279 Construction Project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P343
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve an Agreement for the Acquisition of Replacement Electric Easements and Use of the Power of Eminent Domain by Williamson County for Portions of the Proposed Bagdad road @ CR 279 Construction Project 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
61.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Isabel Gonzalez to acquire 0.0380 AC required for the widening of CR 314. Funding Source: Road Bonds P364
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Isabel Gonzalez to acquire 0.0380 AC required for the widening of CR 314 to be funded by P364.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:07 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024.
 
62.
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 the 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 CR 143
        c)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
        d)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 255. 
        e)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 195 @ Ronald Reagan.
         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 E. Wilco Highway.
         i)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor A. 
         j)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor B     
        k)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
         l)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
       m)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor E.
        n)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F
        o)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor H
        p)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Corridor J.
        q)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Corridor K.
         r)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Corridor I.
        s)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Widening.
         t)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for CR 313.
        u)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Bagdad Road/CR 279.
        v)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way for CR 314. 
       w)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Seward Junction Loop   
        x)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 110N
        y)   Discuss acquisition of real property located near 6531 RM 2243, Leander, Texas 
        z)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Long Range Transportation Plan. 

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
View Agenda Item
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
63.
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 Skyfall  
  b) Project Soul Train  
  c) Project School Bus
  d) Project Lunch Lady
View Agenda Item
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
64.
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. 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
19. 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
20. 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
21. Cause No. 23-2583-C480; Chauncy Williams v. Adrianne Pernell, et al.; In the 480th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
22. Cause No. 3-2566-C480; Williamson County, Texas v. DM Medical Billings, LLC and Dina Mueller; In the 480th Judicial District Court; 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, laws and proceedings pertaining to attorney client privileged communications relating to county business.
Debra Damman of Austin addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
65.
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.

 
66.
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.

 
67.
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.

 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:21 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024.
 
68.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
69.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
70.
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. 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
19. 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
20. 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
21. Cause No. 23-2583-C480; Chauncy Williams v. Adrianne Pernell, et al.; In the 480th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
22. Cause No. 3-2566-C480; Williamson County, Texas v. DM Medical Billings, LLC and Dina Mueller; In the 480th Judicial District Court; 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, laws and proceedings pertaining to attorney client privileged communications relating to county business.
Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
71.
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.
Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Judge Rhonda Redden addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
72.
Comments from Commissioners.
 

County Judge Bill Gravell Jr. emphasized that there is no place for violence in political discourse, and praised the court for being able to handle any disagreements through spirited conversations without any threats of violence.

 
73.
Public Comment Period.
 

Those who addressed the Court:
Tamela Baker of Walburg
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown

COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT  11:22 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 23rd day of July, 2024.


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

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