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Minutes for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

 
MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:35 A.M. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,2024, 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 September 10, 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.
Contract Auditor Sara Greer addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To authorize the payment of:
September 17, 2024 Supplemental Funding Report $3,534,846.66
Summary of Additional Transactions $321,082.22
Grand Total $3,855,928.88
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
 
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 – 34 )
 
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Courts at Law
 

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

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the County Courts at Law.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0425-004120 Competency Hearings $50,000.00
From 0100-0425-004136 Other/MH Cases/Court Appt $5,000.00
From 0100-0425-004141 Interpreters $5,000.00
To 0100-0425-004134 Misdemeanor Court Appt $60,000.00

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 the County Attorney's Office.
 

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0475-004415 Vehicle Ins Deductible $790.56
To 0100-0475-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maint $790.56

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 Constable Precinct #3.
 

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

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Constable Precinct #3.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0553-003004 Ammunition $1,500.00
To 0100-0553-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maint $1,500.00
From 0100-0553-003002 Vehicle Equipment $4,000.00
To 0100-0553-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maint $4,000.00
From 0100-0553-003008 Law Enforcement Equipment $3,000.00
To 0100-0553-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maint $3,000.00
From 0100-0553-004350 Printed Materials & Binding $1,700.00
To 0100-0553-004541 Vehicle Repairs & Maint $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
 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3.
 

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

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non-Departmental/Contingencies $36,000.00
From 0100-0453-004192 JP#3/Transportation-Autopsies $4,000.00
To 0100-0453-004190 JP#3/Autopsies, Med Inquests $40,000.00

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 EMS.
 

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

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for EMS.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0540-004410 Bond Premiums $7,000.00
To 0100-0540-004541 Vehicle Repairs $7.000.00

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 Human Resources. 
 

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

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Human Resources.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0402-004311 Advertising - General $523.25
To 0100-0402-003900 Membership Dues $523.25

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 Facilities.
 

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

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Facilities.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0509-003102 Safety Supplies $2,500.00
To 0100-0509-003001 Tools & Equipment < $5,000 $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
 
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of August 2024 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
 

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

Motion:To approve property tax collections for the month of August 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
 
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Transfer pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.
 

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

Motion:To approve the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Transfer 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
 
12.
Acknowledge an increase to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Imprest Fund Balance from $5,000 to $10,000.
 

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

Motion:To acknowledge an increase to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Imprest Fund Balance from $5,000 to $10,000.

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 to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, August 2024 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
 

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

Motion:To approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, August 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:
 
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct 3, August 2024 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
 

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

Motion:To approve Justice of the Peace, Pct 3, August 2024 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with The Fellowship Church for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2024 (Traffic control & security during various church services in Round Rock)
 

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

Motion:To approve Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with The Fellowship Church for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2024 (Traffic control & security during various church services in Round Rock).

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 regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Greater Round Rock West Neighborhood Association for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2024 (Traffic Control)
 

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

Motion:To approve Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Greater Round Rock West Neighborhood Association for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2024 (Traffic Control).

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 regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with City National Bank for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2024 (Security for ATM refills in Williamson County)
 

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

Motion:To approve Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with City National Bank for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective October 1, 2024 (Security for ATM refills in Williamson County).

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 a request for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to participate in the Pet Adoption Extravaganza.
 

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

Motion:To approve a request for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to participate in the Pet Adoption Extravaganza.

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 approving the Petszel Software Service Agreement #2024260 between Williamson County and Petszel LLC for Petszel's personalized pet care platform software and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve Petszel Software Service Agreement #2024260 between Williamson County and Petszel LLC for Petszel's personalized pet care platform software and authorizing 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
 
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for RFP Pet Health Insurance for the Animal Shelter under RFP #24RFP73.
 

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

Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for RFP Pet Health Insurance for the Animal Shelter under RFP #24RFP73.

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
 
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the agreement #2024297 between Williamson County and CTI Conference Technologies, Inc. to provide an Audio Visual upgrade to the County Judge's Conference room, in the amount of $10,493.71 pursuant to TIPS cooperative contract #230901 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 

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

Motion:To approve agreement #2024297 between Williamson County and CTI Conference Technologies, Inc. to provide an Audio Visual upgrade to the County Judge's Conference room, in the amount of $10,493.71 pursuant to TIPS cooperative contract #230901 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
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the license extension for CivicPlus Chatbot subscription, CivicPlus, LLC in the amount of $19,748.54 and authorizing the execution of the document. 
 

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

Motion:To approve the license extension for CivicPlus Chatbot subscription, CivicPlus, LLC in the amount of $19,748.54 and authorize the execution of the document.

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 Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigations with the U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Williamson County, in the amount of Forty-Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Dollars $49,300.00, and execution of the agreement.
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve the Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigations with the U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Williamson County, in the amount of Forty-Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Dollars $49,300.00, and 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 authorizing the purchase #2024305 between Governmentjobs.com, Inc dba NEOGOV, and Williamson County for Single Sign On Subscription, in the amount of Six Thousand, One Hundred and Two Dollars ($6,102.00) and execution of the agreement.
 
 

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

Motion:To approve purchase #2024305 between Governmentjobs.com, Inc dba NEOGOV, and Williamson County for Single Sign On Subscription, in the amount of Six Thousand, One Hundred and Two Dollars ($6,102.00) and 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
 
25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the annual request to exempt from competitive bidding/proposal requirements, pursuant to Tex/Loc. Gov't Code Section 262.024(11) ("Vehicle and Equipment Repairs") (i.e. those not covered by insurance coverage and that are paid for from County Funds) for FY24/25 based on criteria and definitions provided by the Williamson County Purchasing Agent.
 

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

Motion:To approve the annual request to exempt from competitive bidding/proposal requirements, pursuant to Tex/Loc. Gov't Code Section 262.024(11) ("Vehicle and Equipment Repairs") (i.e. those not covered by insurance coverage and that are paid for from County Funds) for FY24/25 based on criteria and definitions provided by the Williamson County Purchasing Agent.

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

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

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

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
27.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #24RFP66 Lease of Commercial Property: 1500 CR 269, Leander, Texas to George Butler Associates, Inc., and authorize the execution of the agreement.
 

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

Motion:To approve awarding RFP #24RFP66 Lease of Commercial Property: 1500 CR 269, Leander, Texas to George Butler Associates, Inc., 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
 
28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on formally closing out and not awarding IFB #24IFB64 CR 200 Milling and Overlay, due to project timeline and constraints posed by the current fiscal year.
 

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

Motion:To approve formally closing out and not awarding IFB #24IFB64 CR 200 Milling and Overlay, due to project timeline and constraints posed by the current fiscal year.

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 Change Order No 2 to contract number 23IFB98 in the amount of ($3,700.36) for South San Gabriel Ranches Subdivision Road and Drainage Improvements. Funding source: P489.
 

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

Motion:To approve Change Order No 2 to contract number 23IFB98 in the amount of ($3,700.36) for South San Gabriel Ranches Subdivision Road and Drainage Improvements to bee funded by P489.

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
 
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the submission of a formal protest/request for a contested case hearing and written comments, information and recommendations by legal counsel for Williamson County to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality relating to a petition for the creation of North Fork MUD.
This item was moved to the Regular Agenda and discussed in Executive Session for attorney consultation.
 

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

Motion:To approve the filing of a formal protest/request for a contested case hearing and written comments, information and recommendations by legal counsel for Williamson County to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality relating to a petition for the creation of North Fork MUD in the event the parties are unable to fully negotiate and consummate a Consent and Development Agreement prior to the close of the Comment Period.

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 approving the submission of a formal protest/request for a contested case hearing and written comments, information and recommendations by legal counsel for Williamson County to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality relating to a petition for the creation of Lakshmi MUD No. 1.
 

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

Motion:To approve he submission of a formal protest/request for a contested case hearing and written comments, information and recommendations by legal counsel for Williamson County to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality relating to a petition for the creation of Lakshmi MUD No. 1.

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 ratifying and approving the preliminary plat for the Spoonts Ranch subdivision – Precinct 2.
 

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

Motion:To approve the preliminary plat for the Spoonts Ranch 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
 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Replat of Lots 20, 21, and 22 of section 3 of the Lost River Ranches subdivision – Precinct 3.
 

This item was pulled from the Agenda.

 
34.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Meadows Addition subdivision – Precinct 4.
 

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

Motion:To approve the preliminary plat for the Meadows Addition 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
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
35.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a proclamation recognizing September 2024 as Community Action Month in recognition of the 60 years of dedication and service to our community by Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties.
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
Opportunities for Williamson & Bell Counties Executive Director Marco Cruz addressed the Court.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve proclamation recognizing September 2024 as Community Action Month in recognition of the 60 years of dedication and service to our community by Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties.

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 A PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:26 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024.
 
36.
9:30AM Hold Public Hearing on the plan for the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archive for 2024-2025.
 

Those who addressed the Court:
County Clerk Nancy Rister
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Rick Lutowski of Georgetown

Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:36 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024.
 
37.
Discuss and take appropriate action on the plan for and the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archive Plan 2024-2025
 

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

Motion:To approve the plan for and the funding of the preservation and restoration of the County Clerk's Records Archive Plan 2024-2025.

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
 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the re-appointment of David Singleton to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) Board of Directors for a two-year (2) term commencing on January 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2025. 
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve the re-appointment of David Singleton to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) Board of Directors for a two-year (2) term commencing on January 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 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
 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution Approving the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation’s Assignment of Private Activity Bond Authority to Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs.
Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Executive Director Jim Shaw addressed the Court.
Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Deputy Director Andrea Shields addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve a Resolution Approving the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation’s Assignment of Private Activity Bond Authority to Texas Department Of Housing And Community Affairs.

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
 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an exception to policy for position changes for Constable 2 Office
 

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

Motion:To approve an exception to policy for position changes for Constable 2 Office.

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
 
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Agreement for Program Director for the Williamson County Transformative Justice Program between Williamson County and Texas Community Supervision Alternatives; and exemption of such 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 Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 262.024(a)(4).    
 

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

Motion:To approve Agreement for Program Director for the Williamson County Transformative Justice Program between Williamson County and Texas Community Supervision Alternatives; and exemption of such 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 Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 262.024(a)(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
 
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Agreement for Legal Services for the Williamson County Transformative Justice Program between Williamson County and JR Hancock; and exemption of such 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 Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 262.024(a)(4).  
 

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

Motion:To approve Agreement for Legal Services for the Williamson County Transformative Justice Program between Williamson County and JR Hancock; and exemption of such 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 Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 262.024(a)(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
 
43.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Agreement for Legal Services for the Williamson County Transformative Justice Program between Williamson County and Jo Poentizsch; and exemption of such 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 Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 262.024(a)(4).
 
 

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

Motion:To approve Agreement for Legal Services for the Williamson County Transformative Justice Program between Williamson County and Jo Poentizsch; and exemption of such 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 Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 262.024(a)(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
 
44.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #24RFP65 for Payroll Services for Temporary Labor for the Elections Administration to the overall best respondent, Openwork LLC. and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve awarding RFP #24RFP65 for Payroll Services for Temporary Labor for the Elections Administration to the overall best respondent, Openwork LLC. and authorizing 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:
 
45.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving purchase #2024298 between Williamson County and Election Systems & Software for the amount of $467,725.00 pursuant to BuyBoard #710-23 and authorizing the execution of the purchase for FY 2024.
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve purchase #2024298 between Williamson County and Election Systems & Software for the amount of $467,725.00 pursuant to BuyBoard #710-23 and authorize the execution of the purchase for FY 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:
 
46.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal (GMP) Bid Package 01 – Fence & Gate with awarded RFP #23RFP93 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Justice Complex Improvements Project, J.T. Vaughn Construction, LLC, in the amount of Six hundred forty-six thousand one hundred eighty-four Dollars ($646,184.00) and authorize the execution of the GMP between J.T. Vaughn Construction, LLC, and Williamson County. The funding source is P476.
 

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

Motion:To approve Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal (GMP) Bid Package 01 – Fence & Gate with awarded RFP #23RFP93 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Justice Complex Improvements Project, J.T. Vaughn Construction, LLC, in the amount of Six hundred forty-six thousand one hundred eighty-four Dollars ($646,184.00) and authorize the execution of the GMP between J.T. Vaughn Construction, LLC, and Williamson County to be funded by P476.

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
 
47.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal (GMP) Bid Package #2 - Master Plan - Phases 1 & 2 with awarded RFP #22RFP135 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center Addition to SpawGlass Contractors, Inc., in the amount of Seventy-Eight Million Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars ($78,087,566.00) and authorize the execution of the GMP between SpawGlass Contractors, Inc., and Williamson County. The funding source is P578.
Senior Director of Facilities Dale Butler addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal (GMP) Bid Package #2 - Master Plan - Phases 1 & 2 with awarded RFP #22RFP135 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center Addition to SpawGlass Contractors, Inc., in the amount of Seventy-Eight Million Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars ($78,087,566.00) and authorize the execution of the GMP between SpawGlass Contractors, Inc., and Williamson County to be funded by P578.

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
 
48.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the renewal of contract #22RFP32, Overhead Door Annual Preventative Maintenance, renewal term #1, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, but with additional items added to the contract, per attached documentation, with Vendor The Door Company, for a 12-month term beginning October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.  
 

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

Motion:To approve the renewal of contract #22RFP32, Overhead Door Annual Preventative Maintenance, renewal term #1, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, but with additional items added to the contract, per attached documentation, with Vendor The Door Company, for a 12-month term beginning October 1, 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
 
49.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving an emergency purchase for Jail Central Control Upgrade, with Securitas Technology Corporation, and exempting the purchase from the competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(2) [an item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county] and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 

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

Motion:To approve an emergency purchase for Jail Central Control Upgrade, with Securitas Technology Corporation, and exempting the purchase from the competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(2) [an item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county] and authorizing 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
 
50.
Receive and acknowledge approval of Change Orders No.7, 8, and 9 from The Roof Company for the Central Texas Treatment Center (CTTC) Storm Repair for time extensions only on each Change Order to complete repairs, which was approved by Williamson County 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.
 

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

Mation:To acknowledge approval of Change Orders No.7, 8, and 9 from The Roof Company for the Central Texas Treatment Center (CTTC) Storm Repair for time extensions only on each Change Order to complete repairs, which was approved by Williamson County 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
 
51.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Reliance Architecture, LLC, being dated December 20th, 2022, relating to the Justice Center North Roof Replacement.
 

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

Motion:To approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Reliance Architecture, LLC, being dated December 20th, 2022, relating to the Justice Center North Roof Replacement.

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
 
52.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Reliance Architecture, LLC. being dated December 20th, 2022, relating to the Jail North Roof Replacement.
 

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

Motion:To approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and Reliance Architecture, LLC. being dated December 20th, 2022, relating to the Jail North Roof Replacement.

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
 
53.
Receive and acknowledge approval of Change Order No. 1 from Aggieland Construction for the Processing Room Ventilation Project in the amount of $1,200, 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.
 
 

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

Motion:To acknowledge approval of Change Order No. 1 from Aggieland Construction for the Processing Room Ventilation Project in the amount of $1,200, 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
 
54.
Receive the September 2024 Construction Summary Report and PowerPoint Presentation
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
55.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on purchase contract #2024292 for Williamson County Fleet Vehicles with Lake Country Chevrolet, Inc. for a total amount of $6,342,164.03 through TIPS cooperative contracts #210907 and #240102.
 

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

Motion:To approve purchase contract #2024292 for Williamson County Fleet Vehicles with Lake Country Chevrolet, Inc. for a total amount of $6,342,164.03 through TIPS cooperative contracts #210907 and #240102.

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 purchase contract #2024291 for Williamson County Fleet Vehicles with Silsbee Ford, Inc. for a total amount of $104,511.75 through TIPS cooperative contracts #210907 and 240102.
 

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

Motion:To approve purchase contract #2024291 for Williamson County Fleet Vehicles with Silsbee Ford, Inc. for a total amount of $104,511.75 through TIPS cooperative contracts #210907 and 240102.

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
 
57.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on purchase contract #2024293 for Williamson County Fleet Vehicles with Donalson CDJR, LLC for a total amount of $358,504.09 through TIPS cooperative contracts #210907 and 240102.
 

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

Motion:To approve purchase contract #2024293 for Williamson County Fleet Vehicles with Donalson CDJR, LLC for a total amount of $358,504.09 through TIPS cooperative contracts #210907 and 240102.

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
 
58.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Consent to Contract Assignment between Alliance Transportation Group Inc. (the Assignor) to Alliance Transportation Group LLC (the Assignee) for Design Engineering Services for Small Drainage and Small Roadway Projects. Road and Bridge/County Engineer regarding the execution of the Consent to Assignment is also to be considered.
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve Consent to Contract Assignment between Alliance Transportation Group Inc. (the Assignor) to Alliance Transportation Group LLC (the Assignee) for Design Engineering Services for Small Drainage and Small Roadway Projects. Road and Bridge/County Engineer regarding the execution of the Consent to Assignment is also to be considered.

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
 
59.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding a contract for Wilco Traffic Engineering Services RFSQ #24RFSQ17 to Alliance Transportation Group, LLC, in the maximum payable amount of Five Hundred Thousand dollars ($500,000.00) and authorize the execution of the agreement. Funding source is Road Bonds.
 
 

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

Motion:To approve contract for Wilco Traffic Engineering Services RFSQ #24RFSQ17 to Alliance Transportation Group, LLC, in the maximum payable amount of Five Hundred Thousand dollars ($500,000.00) and authorize the execution of the agreement to be funded by Road 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
 
60.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding a contract for Wilco Traffic Engineering Services RFSQ #24RFSQ17 to HDR Engineering, Inc., in the maximum payable amount of Five Hundred Thousand dollars ($500,000.00) and authorize the execution of the agreement. Funding source-Road Bonds.
 

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

Motion:To approve contract for Wilco Traffic Engineering Services RFSQ #24RFSQ17 to HDR Engineering, Inc., in the maximum payable amount of Five Hundred Thousand dollars ($500,000.00) and authorize the execution of the agreement to be funded by Road 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
 
61.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding a contract for Wilco Traffic Engineering Services RFSQ #24RFSQ17 to Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc., in the maximum payable amount of Five Hundred Thousand dollars ($500,000.00) and authorize the execution of the agreement. Funding source-Road Bonds.
 
 

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

Motion:To approve contract for Wilco Traffic Engineering Services RFSQ #24RFSQ17 to Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc., in the maximum payable amount of Five Hundred Thousand dollars ($500,000.00) and authorize the execution of the agreement to be funded by Road 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
 
62.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Corridor J, Segment 3 from SH 195 to US 183 contract between Williamson County and Halff Associates, Inc. relating to the LRTP Corridor Program.
Project: P586  Fund Source: Corridor
 

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

Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Corridor J, Segment 3 from SH 195 to US 183 contract between Williamson County and Halff Associates, Inc. relating to the LRTP Corridor Program to be funded by P586.

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
 
63.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Consent and Development Agreement between Williamson County, Hillwood Enterprises, LP, M&RFF, LLC and the proposed Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 41.
 

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

Motion:To approve a Consent and Development Agreement between Williamson County, Hillwood Enterprises, LP, M&RFF, LLC and the proposed Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 41.

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, consider and take appropriate action on a relocation claim for moving expenses with Larry Kemp for personal property required to be moved as a result of the right of way acquisition for the CR 255 project (Parcel 52). Funding Source: TANS P588
 

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

Motion:To approve a relocation claim for moving expenses with Larry Kemp for personal property required to be moved as a result of the right of way acquisition for the CR 255 project (Parcel 52)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:
 
65.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Texas Margarita's Inc. to acquire 0.176 AC required as right of way on the Seward Junction N Loop project (Parcel 1). Funding Source: TANS P588
 

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

Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Texas Margarita's Inc. to acquire 0.176 AC required as right of way on the Seward Junction N Loop project (Parcel 1) 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:
 
66.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Order.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve deleting the second listing of the Fleet Committee out of paragraph C, add "(Chosen by the Constables)" next to Constable in the listing of the fleet committee, and add Precinct 2 Constable Sergeant Marco Villarreal to the list of those approved to take home vehicles.

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 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve proposed changes on page 10 and page 11, with the exception of section VII.B.

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
 
67.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Budget Policy document for FY25.
 

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

Motion:To approve the Budget Policy document for FY25.

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
 
68.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the following 2024-2025 budgets:

0340 Tobacco Fund
0350 Law Library Fund
0364 Pretrial Intervention Program Fund
0374 County and District Court Technology Fund
0376 Surplus Elections Contract Fund
0385 Records Management and Preservation Fund - County Clerk
0386 Records Management and Preservation Fund - District Clerk
0387 Records Technology Fund - District Clerk
0388 Court Records Preservation Fund
0390 Countywide Records Management and Preservation Fund
0507 Radio Communication System Fund
0545 Regional Animal Shelter Fund
0546 Regional Animal Shelter Donation Fund
0840 Risk Fund
0882 Fleet Maintenance Fund

 
 

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

Motion:To approve the following 2024-2025 budgets:0340 Tobacco Fund, 0350 Law Library Fund, 0364 Pretrial Intervention Program Fund, 0374 County and District Court Technology Fund, 0376 Surplus Elections Contract Fund, 0385 Records Management and Preservation Fund - County Clerk, 0386 Records Management and Preservation Fund - District Clerk, 0387 Records Technology Fund - District Clerk, 0388 Court Records Preservation Fund, 0390 Countywide Records Management and Preservation Fund, 0507 Radio Communication System Fund, 0545 Regional Animal Shelter Fund, 0546 Regional Animal Shelter Donation Fund, 0840 Risk Fund, and 0882 Fleet Maintenance Fund.

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
 
69.
Discuss, consider and acknowledge the following 2024-2025 budgets:

0355 Court Reporter Service Fund
0360 Courthouse Security Fund
0361 Justice of the Peace Security Fund
0367 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3 Local Youth Diversion Fund
0368 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #2 Local Youth Diversion Fund
0369 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4 Local Youth Diversion Fund
0370 Alternate Dispute Resolution Fund
0372 Justice Court Technology Fund
0373 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #1 Local Youth Diversion Fund
0380 Judicial Education Probate Court Fund
 

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

Motion:To approve the following 2024-2025 budgets:0355 Court Reporter Service Fund, 0360 Courthouse Security Fund, 0361 Justice of the Peace Security Fund, 0367 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3 Local Youth Diversion Fund, 0368 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #2 Local Youth Diversion Fund, 0369 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4 Local Youth Diversion Fund, 0370 Alternate Dispute Resolution Fund, 0372 Justice Court Technology Fund, 0373 Justice of the Peace, Precinct #1 Local Youth Diversion Fund, and 0380 Judicial Education Probate Court Fund.

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
 
70.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on projects and budgets for the 2025 Capital Improvement Program as well as moving remaining project selection to a meeting(s) in November of 2025.
 

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

Motion:To approve $250,000.00 for Historic Jail Demolition around the Castle and $388,000.00 for Jail Central Control Upgrade (Item 49) from the 2025 Capital Improvement Program and move remaining project selection to a meeting(s) in November of 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
 
71.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program update and projects. 
 

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

Motion:To approve adding a Legal Assistant II to the County Attorney's office at $78,200.00 and contract for two Licensed Care Coordinators at $81,000.00 each from Bluebonnet Trails Community Services from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Nay:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 11:48 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024.

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 11:51 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024.

COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:51 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024.
 
72.
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-2. 
         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. 
       aa)  Discuss property located at 9500 Lake Creek Parkway Austin, TX 78717
       bb)  Discuss the acquisition of real property for Williamson County Justice Center and Corrections Facilities 


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
Paul Melos of Georgetown addressed the Court.
Ross Springer of Georgetown addressed the Court.
Angela Garzon of Georgetown addressed the Court.
Lindsay Langford of Georgetown addressed the Court.
Jodi Bole of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
73.
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
  e) Project History
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
74.
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. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. Cause No. 23-2566-C480; Williamson County, Texas v. DM Medical Billings, LLC and Dina Mueller; In the 480th Judicial District Court; Williamson County, Texas
18. Cause No. 23-0195-C425; Maria Barroyeta Rojas v. Paul Schmidt, et al.; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Cause No. 24-1887-C26; Ivory Deon Hornsby v. Williamson County, et al.; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
c. Administrative Complaints:
d. Claims:
1. Claim No. 02172024-560-225 - auto liability claim from Juan Carlos Gomez-Jaramillo for incident occurring on or about February 17, 2024 at or near 3417 Sam Bass Road, Round Rock, Texas 78681.
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.
5. Legal matters relating to James Construction’s claims on the SE Loop (East Wilco Hwy) Segment 1 Project
Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
75.
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.

 
76.
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.

 
77.
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 2:16 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024.
 
78.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
79.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
80.
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. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. Cause No. 23-2566-C480; Williamson County, Texas v. DM Medical Billings, LLC and Dina Mueller; In the 480th Judicial District Court; Williamson County, Texas
18. Cause No. 23-0195-C425; Maria Barroyeta Rojas v. Paul Schmidt, et al.; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Cause No. 24-1887-C26; Ivory Deon Hornsby v. Williamson County, et al.; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
c. Administrative Complaints:
d. Claims:
1. Claim No. 02172024-560-225 - auto liability claim from Juan Carlos Gomez-Jaramillo for incident occurring on or about February 17, 2024 at or near 3417 Sam Bass Road, Round Rock, Texas 78681.
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.
5. Legal matters relating to James Construction’s claims on the SE Loop (East Wilco Hwy) Segment 1 Project
Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
81.
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.

 
82.
Comments from Commissioners.
 

There were no comments on this item.

 
83.
Public Comment Period.
 

There were no comments on this item.

COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT  2:17 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 24th 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