
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:
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- 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:
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- Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners Court
- Bill Fairbrother, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
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:
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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 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:
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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 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the County Courts at Law.
| 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:
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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 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
| 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:
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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 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Constable Precinct #3.
| 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:
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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 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #3.
| 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:
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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 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for EMS.
| 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:
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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 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Human Resources.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0402-004311 | Advertising - General | $523.25 |
| To | 0100-0402-003900 | Membership Dues | $523.25 |
- Aye:
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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 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Facilities.
| 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:
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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 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve property tax collections for the month of August 2024 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
- Aye:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a request for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to participate in the Pet Adoption Extravaganza.
- Aye:
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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
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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 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:
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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 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:
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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 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve the preliminary plat for the Spoonts Ranch subdivision – Precinct 2.
- Aye:
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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
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
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:
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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
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:
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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
Those who addressed the Court:
County Clerk Nancy Rister
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Rick Lutowski of Georgetown
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:
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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 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:
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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
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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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
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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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 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:
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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
No action was taken on this item.
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:
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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 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:
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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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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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 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
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
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
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
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 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.
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
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.
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.
a. General:
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.
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
d. Claims:
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
No action was taken in Executive Session.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
No action was taken on this item.
No action was taken on this item.
a. General:
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.
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
d. Claims:
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
No action was taken on this item.
No action was taken on this item.
There were no comments on this item.
There were no comments on this item.
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