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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
AUGUST 6, 2024


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 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
  • Brad Weems, Deputy 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 30, 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.
 

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

Motion:To authorize the payment of:
August 6, 2024 Supplemental Funding Report $4,842,397.69
Summary of Additional Transactions $918,502.20
Grand Total $5,760,899.89
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 – 26 )
 
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Constable Pct. 1
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0551-003900 Membership Dues $300.00
From 0100-0551-004410 Bond Premiums $200.00
From 0100-0551-005730 Radio Equipment > $5,000 $500.00
To 0100-0551-004212 Postage $1,000.00

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
 
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Elections.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Elections.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0492-005741 Computer Software >$5k $90,000.00
To 0100-0492-004506 Computer Prgm/Maint. $90,000.00

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
 
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Regional Animal Shelter Fund.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0545-0545-004419 Property Insurance $24,000.00
To 0545-0545-003318 Janitorial Supplies $14,000.00
To 0545-0545-004968 Care of Animals $10,000.00

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
 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on line item transfers for the Parks Department.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve line item transfers for the Parks Department.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0510-004515 Trail Maintenance $500.00
From 0100-0510-004510 Facility Repairs $15,400.00
From 0100-0510-005711 Heavy Equipment >$5k $10,200.00
To 0100-0510-003001 Small Equipment & Tools <$5k $900.00
To 0100-0510-003554 Chemicals, Roadside Spraying $700.00
To 0100-0510-004509 Facility Enhancements $15,000.00
To 0100-0510-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance $7,500.00
To 0100-0510-004999 Miscellaneous $2,000.00

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
 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0560-001105 LE Salaries $131,565.00
To 0100-0560-001110 Overtime $131,565.00

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 the Corrections Department.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0570-003311 Uniforms $8,000.00
To 0100-0570-004500 Maintenance Contracts $8,000.00

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 the Corrections Department.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0570-001105 LE Salaries $360,827.00
To 0100-0570-001110 Overtime $360,827.00

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 Tax/Assessor Collector. 
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0499-003005 Office Furniture <$5,000 $1,700.00
To 0100-0499-003120 Printer Supplies $1,700.00

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 approving compensation changes, position title changes, position grade changes, and any corresponding line item transfers.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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:
 
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on acknowledging the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 07.02.24 through 07.25.24.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 07.02.24 through 07.25.24.

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:
 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging the purchasing department's monthly report of asset disposition through Internal Department Transfer, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period 07.01.2024 - 07.25.2024.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the purchasing department's monthly report of asset disposition through Internal Department Transfer, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period 07.01.2024 - 07.25.2024.

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:
 
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on acknowledging the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Destruction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 07.02.24 through 07.25.24.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Destruction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 07.02.24 through 07.25.24.

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:
 
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing advertising and setting a date/time for a public hearing at 10AM on September 17th 2024 for the 2024-2025 County Clerk's Records Archive Fund plan to be voted on September 17th.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve authorizing advertising and setting a date/time for a public hearing at 10AM on September 17th 2024 for the 2024-2025 County Clerk's Records Archive Fund plan to be voted on September 17th.

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 the agreement #2024251 between Williamson County and FP Mailing Solutions, Inc. for leasing a postage meter for the monthly charge of $37.00 for sixty (60) months for a combined total of $2,220.00, and authorizing the execution of the addendum. 
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve agreement #2024251 between Williamson County and FP Mailing Solutions, Inc. for leasing a postage meter for the monthly charge of $37.00 for sixty (60) months for a combined total of $2,220.00, and authorize the execution of the addendum.

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 on approving pricing supplement #2024253 between Williamson County and TransUnion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc. (TRADS) for TLOxp, a customized search and locate tool for law enforcement agents in the amount of $335.00 per month, for 36 months, and authorizing the execution of the pricing supplement.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve pricing supplement #2024253 between Williamson County and TransUnion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc. (TRADS) for TLOxp, a customized search and locate tool for law enforcement agents in the amount of $335.00 per month, for 36 months, and authorize the execution of the pricing supplement.

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 on authorizing Contract# 2024239 with HEB Pharmacy and Williamson County for Williamson County for Employee Influenza Vaccines, in the estimated amount of $16,000.00 and authorizing the execution of the Agreement.
View Agenda Item
This item was moved to the Regular Agenda
 

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

Motion:To approve Contract # 2024239 with HEB Pharmacy and Williamson County for Williamson County for Employee Influenza Vaccines, in the estimated amount of $16,000.00 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:
 
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Contract for Services #2024252 with Falkenberg Construction Co., Inc. for River Ranch Boundary Fencing – Rio Gabriel for Parks and Recreation in the amount of $67,021.83 pursuant to BuyBoard Contract #728-24, and authorize execution of this agreement. The funding source is P594.
 
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Contract for Services #2024252 with Falkenberg Construction Co., Inc. for River Ranch Boundary Fencing – Rio Gabriel for Parks and Recreation in the amount of $67,021.83 pursuant to BuyBoard Contract #728-24, and authorize execution of this agreement to be funded by P594.

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 the Contract for Services #2024245 with Masters Advanced Remediation Services LLC for Chemical Disposal Services for the HazMat Department not to exceed the amount of $15,000 and authorize execution of this agreement.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Contract for Services #2024245 with Masters Advanced Remediation Services LLC for Chemical Disposal Services for the HazMat Department not to exceed the amount of $15,000 and authorize execution of this agreement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Agreement #2024256 between Williamson County and ConvergeOne, Inc in the amount of $36,338.40 per DIR Contract #DIR-TSO-4167 and authorizing signature of the agreement.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Agreement #2024256 between Williamson County and ConvergeOne, Inc in the amount of $36,338.40 per DIR Contract #DIR-TSO-4167 and authorize signature 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:
 
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue a Non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to Silsbee Fleet Group, specifically Lake Country Chevrolet, Silsbee Ford Donaldson CDJR and to secure inventory from the fleet vehicle order banks and authorize execution of the LOI. 
View Agenda Item
This item was moved to the Regular Agenda.
 

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

Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue a Non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to Silsbee Fleet Group, specifically Lake Country Chevrolet, Silsbee Ford Donaldson CDJR and to secure inventory from the fleet vehicle order banks and authorize execution of the LOI for 83 Tahoes.

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 authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for IFB Corrugated Metal Pipe, under IFB #24IFB69.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for IFB Corrugated Metal Pipe, under IFB #24IFB69.

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
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the revised preliminary plat for the Saddleback at Santa Rita Ranch Phase 2 subdivision (revision 2) – Precinct 2.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the revised preliminary plat for the Saddleback at Santa Rita Ranch Phase 2 subdivision (revision 2) – 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:
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the replat for the Wild Plum Valley, Lot 3A subdivision – Precinct 4.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the replat for the Wild Plum Valley, Lot 3A 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
 
27.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the August 2024 Wellness Update.
View Agenda Item
Director of Benefits Shelley Loughrey addressed the Court.
Wellness Coordinator Angela Collins addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken on this item.

Attachments:
 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the donation received from Bexa Screening for the Animal Services Department for those that participated in the April event held at the Georgetown Annex Building. 
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Director of Benefits Shelley Loughrey addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To accept the donation received from Bexa Screening for the Animal Services Department for those that participated in the April event held at the Georgetown Annex Building.

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
 
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a policy exception for a position change within the Unified Road Systems department.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a policy exception for a position change within the Unified Road Systems 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
Attachments:
 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues to the General Fund for Park Donations.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100-0000-367403 Park Donations $489.00

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
 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures to the General Fund for Park Donations.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100-0510-003670 Use of Donations $489.00

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
 
32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a policy requiring that an Authorized Use Agreement be approved by the Williamson County Commissioners Court prior to any individual, department or office authorizing and allowing third parties other than members of the news media and the Williamson County Public Affairs Office to conduct motion picture or other video photography filming activities in facilities owned, leased or used by any Williamson County office or department.
View Agenda Item
This item was discussed in Executive Session for attorney consultation.
 

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

Motion:To approve a policy requiring that an Authorized Use Agreement be approved by the Williamson County Commissioners Court prior to any individual, department or office authorizing and allowing third parties other than members of the news media and the Williamson County Public Affairs Office to conduct motion picture or other video photography filming activities in facilities owned, leased or used by any Williamson County office or 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
 
33.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the engagement of Michael Gottlieb to provide expert litigation consulting services in relation to the matter of Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, et al.; Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00374-RP; United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and exemption of those services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4), Texas Local Government Code.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the engagement of Michael Gottlieb to provide expert litigation consulting services in relation to the matter of Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, et al.; Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00374-RP; United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and exemption of those services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4), Texas Local Government Code.

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 an Amendment to Standard Agreement with Local Governmental Entity Regarding Off-Duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies by and between Siena Municipal Utility District No. 1, Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Williamson County, Texas relating to an amendment to the vehicle reimbursement amount.  
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve an Amendment to Standard Agreement with Local Governmental Entity Regarding Off-Duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies by and between Siena Municipal Utility District No. 1, Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Williamson County, Texas relating to an amendment to the vehicle reimbursement amount.

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:
 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amendment to Standard Agreement with Local Governmental Entity regarding Off-Duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies by and between Siena Municipal Utility District No. 2, Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Williamson County, Texas relating to an amendment to the vehicle reimbursement amount. 
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve an Amendment to Standard Agreement with Local Governmental Entity regarding Off-Duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies by and between Siena Municipal Utility District No. 2, Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Williamson County, Texas relating to an amendment to the vehicle reimbursement amount.

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 an Amendment to Standard Agreement with Local Governmental Entity regarding Off-Duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies by and between North Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1, Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Williamson County, Texas relating to an amendment to the vehicle reimbursement amount. 
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve an Amendment to Standard Agreement with Local Governmental Entity regarding Off-Duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies by and between North Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1, Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Williamson County, Texas relating to an amendment to the vehicle reimbursement amount.

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:
 
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amendment to Standard Agreement with Local Governmental Entity Regarding Off-Duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies by and between Block House Municipal Utility District, Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Williamson County, Texas relating to an amendment to the vehicle reimbursement amount. 
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve an Amendment to Standard Agreement with Local Governmental Entity Regarding Off-Duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies by and between Block House Municipal Utility District, Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Williamson County, Texas relating to an amendment to the vehicle reimbursement amount.

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 to appoint the Presiding and Alternate Judges for a two-year appointment beginning on September 1, 2024, and ending on August 31, 2026.
 
View Agenda Item
Donna Harp of Hutto addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To appoint the Presiding and Alternate Judges for a two-year appointment beginning on September 1, 2024, and ending on August 31, 2026.

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 a Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Johnston, LLC., being dated effective January 28th, 2022, relating to the Justice Complex Improvements.
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Senior Director of Facilities Dale Butler addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Johnston, LLC., being dated effective January 28th, 2022, relating to the Justice Complex Improvements.

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.
Receive and acknowledge approval of Change Order No. 1 from 360 TXC, LLC. for the DA Remodel Project in the amount of $6,592.30, which was approved by Williamson County Facilities Project Manager Thomas Crockett 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: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To receive and acknowledge approval of Change Order No. 1 from 360 TXC, LLC. for the DA Remodel Project in the amount of $6,592.30, which was approved by Williamson County Facilities Project Manager Thomas Crockett 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:
 
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal (GMP) No. 3 – Headquarters Building with awarded 22RFP148 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) New Headquarters Building, Chasco Contractors, Ltd. L.L.P, in the amount of Sixty-Eight Million, Six Hundred Sixty-One Thousand, Two Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars ($68,661,234.00) and authorize the execution of the GMP between Chasco Constructors, Ltd. L.L.P, and Williamson County. The funding source is P577.
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Senior Director of Facilities Dale Butler addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal (GMP) No. 3 – Headquarters Building with awarded 22RFP148 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) New Headquarters Building, Chasco Contractors, Ltd. L.L.P, in the amount of Sixty-Eight Million, Six Hundred Sixty-One Thousand, Two Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars ($68,661,234.00) and authorize the execution of the GMP between Chasco Constructors, Ltd. L.L.P, and Williamson County to be funded by P577.

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.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the temporary closing of CR 105, CR 152, CR 386, and CR 416 for replacement of cross culverts.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the temporary closing of CR 105, CR 152, CR 386, and CR 416 for replacement of cross culverts.

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 Work Authorization No 4 in the amount of $102,580.00 to expire on March 31, 2025 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam (LAN) and Williamson County dated June 2, 2022 for Engineering Services for Roadway Widening on CR 267 from Equine Road to Larkspur Park Blvd., approximately 4,200 feet. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Work Authorization No 4 in the amount of $102,580.00 to expire on March 31, 2025 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam (LAN) and Williamson County dated June 2, 2022 for Engineering Services for Roadway Widening on CR 267 from Equine Road to Larkspur Park Blvd., approximately 4,200 feet to be funded by 01.0200.0210.004100.

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.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $185,940.00 to expire on December 31, 2024, under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between LRE Water, LLC and Williamson County dated December 20, 2023 for Groundwater Services Relating to the Trinity Aquifer Within Williamson County East of I-35. Funding source: 445P.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $185,940.00 to expire on December 31, 2024, under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between LRE Water, LLC and Williamson County dated December 20, 2023 for Groundwater Services Relating to the Trinity Aquifer Within Williamson County East of I-35 to be funded by P445.

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:
 
45.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of contract #23IFB89, Aggregates for Surface Treatment renewal term #1, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, but with a price increase per the attached documentation and spreadsheet, with Vulcan Materials Construction LLC for the 12-month term of 08/29/2024 – 08/28/2025.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the extension of contract #23IFB89, Aggregates for Surface Treatment renewal term #1, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, but with a price increase per the attached documentation and spreadsheet, with Vulcan Materials Construction LLC for the 12-month term of 08/29/2024 – 08/28/2025.

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:
 
46.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 4 to the CR 314 and CR 332 Realignment design contract between Williamson County and Seiler Lankes Group, LLC relating to the 2019 Road Bond Program.  Project: P364  Fund Source: Road Bonds
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No. 4 to the CR 314 and CR 332 Realignment design contract between Williamson County and Seiler Lankes Group, LLC relating to the 2019 Road Bond Program 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:
 
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Condemnation Agreement with Kevin Kreinke (Parcel 19 and 19A) to acquire 1.014 AC and 0.471 AC required for the CR 255 roadway project. Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a Condemnation Agreement with Kevin Kreinke (Parcel 19 and 19A) to acquire 1.014 AC and 0.471 AC required for the CR 255 roadway project 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Christopher L. Anderson and Amyjo Anderson to acquire 0.063 AC and 0.04 AC required for the CR 255 roadway project (Parcel 18/18A). Funding Source; TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Christopher L. Anderson and Amyjo Anderson to acquire 0.063 AC and 0.04 AC required for the CR 255 roadway project (Parcel 18/18A) 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
49.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action accepting a donation deed from the City of Liberty Hill for 0.0355 AC required for the Ronald Reagan Widening project (Parcel 13A). Funding Source; Road Bond P366
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a donation deed from the City of Liberty Hill for 0.0355 AC required for the Ronald Reagan Widening project (Parcel 13A) 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an incidental expenses relocation claim with Larry Kemp (Parcel 52) for moving expenses related to right of way acquisition on the CR 255 roadway project. Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve an incidental expenses relocation claim with Larry Kemp (Parcel 52) for moving expenses related to right of way acquisition on the CR 255 roadway project 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
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
51.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on any compensation related items for Fiscal Year 25, including, but not limited to, setting salaries for all five County Court at Law Judges.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve compensation related items for Fiscal Year 25, including, but not limited to, setting salaries for all five County Court at Law Judges as presented.

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:
 
52.
Hear presentation from the Budget Officer on the 2024-2025 recommended budget.
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Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken on this item.

Attachments:
 
53.
Hear a presentation on the 2024 Williamson County no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates as presented by Larry Gaddes, Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Tax Assessor-Collector Larry Gaddes addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken on this item.

Attachments:
 
54.
Discuss and hear a presentation from the County Auditor's Office regarding Revenue estimates for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget.
View Agenda Item
County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken on this item.

Attachments:
 
55.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to include a record vote on a proposed TOTAL maximum tax rate for Williamson County and R/FM for the 2024 tax year.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To include a record vote on a proposed TOTAL maximum tax rate of $0.400948 per $100 assessed value for Williamson County and R/FM (Road and Bridge Fund) for the tax year 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
 
56.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on scheduling a date and time to hold a public hearing before adopting the tax rate if the proposed maximum TOTAL tax rate exceeds the total no-new-revenue rate of $0.356257
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To schedule a public hearing on the proposed tax rate at 9:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 27, 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
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:51 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024.
 
57.
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
    e)    Discuss property located at 9500 Lake Creek Parkway Austin, TX 78717
View Agenda Item
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
58.
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 SoulBrain  
  c) Project School Bus
  d) Project Lunch Lady
View Agenda Item
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
59.
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
23. Cause No. 23-0195-C425; Maria Barroyeta Rojas v. Paul Schmidt, et al.; In the 425th 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, laws and proceedings pertaining to attorney client privileged communications relating to county business.
4. Legal matters pertaining to the CJC North Roof Replacement Project and Contract for Construction Between Williamson County, Texas, and Texas Fifth Wall Roofing Systems, Inc.
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
60.
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.

 
61.
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.

 
62.
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 11:56 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024.
 
63.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on waiving all applicable privileges with respect to eleven (11) emails as identified to the Williamson County Commissioners Court by counsel for Williamson County as having been submitted to the Travis County District Court in Cause No. D1-DC-24904060, State of Texas v. Robert Chody, and Cause No. D1-DC-24904061, State of Texas v. Jason Nassour.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve waiving all applicable privileges with respect to eleven (11) emails as identified to the Williamson County Commissioners Court by counsel for Williamson County as having been submitted to the Travis County District Court in Cause No. D1-DC-24904060, State of Texas v. Robert Chody, and Cause No. D1-DC-24904061, State of Texas v. Jason Nassour.

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
 
64.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
65.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
66.
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
23. Cause No. 23-0195-C425; Maria Barroyeta Rojas v. Paul Schmidt, et al.; In the 425th 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, laws and proceedings pertaining to attorney client privileged communications relating to county business.
4. Legal matters pertaining to the CJC North Roof Replacement Project and Contract for Construction Between Williamson County, Texas, and Texas Fifth Wall Roofing Systems, Inc.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
67.
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.

 
68.
Comments from Commissioners.
 

County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. commented that he recently learned that his family has lived in Williamson County for eight generations.

 
69.
Public Comment Period.
 

There were no comments on this item.

COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT  11:58 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 13th day of August, 2024.


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

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