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MINUTES OF THE AVERY RANCH ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1, PEARSON PLACE ROAD DISTRICT, NORTHWOODS ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1, SOMERSET HILLS ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3, SOMERSET HILLS ROAD DISTRICT NO. 4, AND AVERY CENTRE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1
AUGUST 20, 2024
 


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 10:00 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 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 23, 2024 Road District 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.
Discuss and take appropriate action to include a record vote on a proposed tax rate for Avery Ranch Road District for tax year 2024.
County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
President of Specialized Public Finance Garry Kimball addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve a tax rate of 0.027 per $100 valuation for Avery Ranch Road District by a record vote.

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
 
3.
Discuss and take appropriate action to include a record vote on a proposed tax rate for Pearson Place Road District for tax year 2024.
County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
President of Specialized Public Finance Garry Kimball addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve a tax rate of 0.057265 per $100 valuation for Pearson Place Road District by a record vote.

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 and take appropriate action to include a record vote on a proposed tax rate for Northwoods Road District #1 for tax year 2024.
County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
President of Specialized Public Finance Garry Kimball addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve a tax rate of 0.187881 per $100 valuation for Northwoods Road District #1 by a record vote.

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 and take appropriate action to include a record vote on a proposed tax rate for Somerset Hills Road District #3 for tax year 2024.
County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
President of Specialized Public Finance Garry Kimball addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve a tax rate of 0.29 per $100 valuation for Somerset Hills Road District #3 by a record vote.

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 and take appropriate action to include a record vote on a proposed tax rate for Somerset Hills Road District #4 for tax year 2024.
County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
President of Specialized Public Finance Garry Kimball addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve a tax rate of 0.29 per $100 valuation for Somerset Hills Road District #4 by a record vote.

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 and take appropriate action to include a record vote on a proposed tax rate for Avery Centre No. 1 for tax year 2024.
County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
President of Specialized Public Finance Garry Kimball addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve a tax rate of 0.15 per $100 valuation for Avery Centre No. 1 Road District #3 by a record vote.

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.
Consideration and possible action related to an “Order Authorizing the Issuance of $6,500,000* Avery Centre Road District No. 1 Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement; Authorizing the Execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement with a Blanket Letter of Representation and a Bond Purchase Agreement; and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Bonds.”
County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
President of Specialized Public Finance Garry Kimball addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve an “Order Authorizing the Issuance of $6,500,000* Avery Centre Road District No. 1 Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement; Authorizing the Execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement with a Blanket Letter of Representation and a Bond Purchase Agreement; and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Bonds.”

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.
Consideration and possible action related to an “Order Authorizing the Issuance of $1,370,000* Somerset Hills Road District No. 3 Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Taxable Series 2024; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement; Authorizing the Execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Bond Purchase Agreement; and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Bonds.”
 
County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
President of Specialized Public Finance Garry Kimball addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve an “Order Authorizing the Issuance of $1,370,000 Somerset Hills Road District No. 3 Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Taxable Series 2024; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement; Authorizing the Execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Bond Purchase Agreement; and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Bonds.”

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.
Consideration and possible action related to an “Order Authorizing the Issuance of $1,630,000* Somerset Hills Road District No. 3 Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement; Authorizing the Execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Bond Purchase Agreement; and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Bonds.”
 
County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
President of Specialized Public Finance Garry Kimball addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve an “Order Authorizing the Issuance of $1,630,000 Somerset Hills Road District No. 3 Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement; Authorizing the Execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Bond Purchase Agreement; and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Bonds.”

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.
Consideration and possible action related to an “Order Authorizing the Issuance of $4,500,000 Somerset Hills Road District No. 4 Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement; Authorizing the Execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Bond Purchase Agreement; and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Bonds.
County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
President of Specialized Public Finance Garry Kimball addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve an “Order Authorizing the Issuance of $4,500,000 Somerset Hills Road District No. 4 Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2024; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement; Authorizing the Execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Bond Purchase Agreement; and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Bonds.

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
 
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving road district collections for the month of July 2024 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve road district collections for the month of July 2024 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.

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
THE AVERY RANCH ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1, PEARSON PLACE ROAD DISTRICT, NORTHWOODS ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1, SOMERSET HILLS ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3, SOMERSET HILLS ROAD DISTRICT NO. 4 AND AVERY CENTRE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:11 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 10th day of September, 2024.


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

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