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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:32 A.M. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
  • 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
Absent:
  • County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
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 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve the minutes of the September 17, 2024 Commissioners Court Meeting.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
2.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
Payroll/Operations Manager Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To authorize the payment of:
September 24, 2024 Supplemental Funding Report $11,085,773.00
Summary of Additional Transactions $866,912.94
Grand Total $11,952,685.94
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:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. ( Items 3 – 22 )
 
3.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Human Resources.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
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 $1,030.91
To 0100-0402-004999 Misc. $1,031.91

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

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0453-004933 Food for Jurors $720.00
To 0100-0453-004002 Jurors, Grand Jurors, Jury Com $720.00

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line-item trnasfer for Juvenile Services.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a line-item transfer for Juvenile Services.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0576-004102 Residential Services $10,000.00
From 0100-0576-004106 Counseling Services $15,000.00
To 0100-0576-003306 Food Service $25,000.00

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Corrections Department.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0570-003111 Kitchen Supplies $10,000.00
From 0100-0570-003200 Medical Supplies $30,000.00
From 0100-0570-004413 Personal Liability Insurance $15,000.00
To 0100-0570-003306 Food Services $55,000.00

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Tax/Assessor Collector
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0499-004208 Internet Cloud Solutions $2,500.00
To 0100-0499-004544 Office Equipment Repairs $2,500.00

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Division.
View Agenda Item
 

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

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

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0200-0210-004620 Furniture/Equip Rental $1,200.00
To 0200-0210-003901 Publications/Books/Periodicals $1,200.00

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action acknowledging line item transfers of $500 or less completed by the County Auditor during July-September 2024 (FY24 4th quarter).
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve acknowledging line item transfers of $500 or less completed by the County Auditor during July-September 2024 (FY24 4th quarter).

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, August 2024 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
 
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, August 2024 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Music Performance License Agreement between SESAC LLC and Williamson County, Texas.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve a Music Performance License Agreement between SESAC LLC and Williamson County, Texas.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
12.
Discuss and take appropriate action on renewal of contract with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for County Clerk microfilm storage and creation for FY 2024-2025.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve renewal of the contract with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for County Clerk microfilm storage and creation for FY 2024-2025.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Amendment to Standard Agreement with Local Governmental Entity regarding Off-Duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies by and between Williamson County MUD #11, Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Williamson County, Texas relating to an amendment to the vehicle reimbursement amount. 
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve an Amendment to Standard Agreement with Local Governmental Entity regarding Off-Duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies by and between Williamson County MUD #11, Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Williamson County, Texas relating to an amendment to the vehicle reimbursement amount.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Agreement #2024282 between Williamson County and Pethealth Services (USA) LLC. to participate in Petcademy with the not to exceed amount of $9,000.00 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve Agreement #2024282 between Williamson County and Pethealth Services (USA) LLC. to participate in Petcademy with the not to exceed amount of $9,000.00 and authorize the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Service Order #2024312 between Williamson County's and Astound Business Solutions for Ethernet local-area network (E-LAN) Services and internet connectivity to county building located at 9500 N. Lake Creek Parkway, Austin TX 78717 in the amount of $2,500.00 per month pursuant to TIPS contract #230105, and authorizing the execution of the Service Order.
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve Service Order #2024312 between Williamson County's and Astound Business Solutions for Ethernet local-area network (E-LAN) Services and internet connectivity to county building located at 9500 N. Lake Creek Parkway, Austin TX 78717 in the amount of $2,500.00 per month pursuant to TIPS contract #230105, and authorize the execution of the Service Order.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving #2024308 purchase of loaner licenses from Kronos for Information Services in the amount of $0.00 for a six (6) month period.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve purchase #2024308 of loaner licenses from Kronos for Information Services in the amount of $0.00 for a six (6) month period.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving #2024309 purchase of loaner licenses from Kronos for Information Services in the amount of $0.00 for a six (6) month period.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve purchase #2024309 of loaner licenses from Kronos for Information Services in the amount of $0.00 for a six (6) month period.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for establishing an Environmental Testing and Remediation Services Pool for various county-wide projects on an as-needed basis, under RFSQ #24RFSQ74.      
 
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for establishing an Environmental Testing and Remediation Services Pool for various county-wide projects on an as-needed basis, under RFSQ #24RFSQ74.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No 1 to contract number 24IFB63 in the amount of $5,450.00 for Patriot Way Milling and Overlay. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.003599.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve Change Order No 1 to contract number 24IFB63 in the amount of $5,450.00 for Patriot Way Milling and Overlay to be funded by 01.0200.0210.003599.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 1 in the amount of $75,000.00 to expire on December 31, 2025 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC and Williamson County dated March 19, 2024 for On Call Materials Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004160.
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve Work Authorization No 1 in the amount of $75,000.00 to expire on December 31, 2025 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC and Williamson County dated March 19, 2024 for On Call Materials Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services to be funded by 01.0200.0210.004160.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Kauffman Loop Extension subdivision – Precinct 2.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the final plat for the Kauffman Loop Extension subdivision – Precinct 2.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Lariat Section 8 subdivision – Precinct 2.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the final plat for the Lariat Section 8 subdivision – Precinct 2.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
23.
Acknowledge and enter into the official minutes, the hiring of employees from a newly sworn in Elected Official, Judge Terence M. Davis, of Williamson County.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To acknowledge and enter into the official minutes, the hiring of employees from a newly sworn in Elected Official, 480th District Judge Terence M. Davis, of Williamson County.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
24.
Receive Purchasing Department update.
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This item was pulled from the agenda.

 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Auditor to transfer sufficient monies from cash ending balance of fiscal year 2023-2024 to balance the county budget for 2024-2025.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve authorizing the County Auditor to transfer sufficient monies from cash ending balance of fiscal year 2023-2024 to balance the county budget for 2024-2025.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Auditor to make any line item transfers necessary to complete the 2023-2024 budget within individual funds.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve authorizing the County Auditor to make any line item transfers necessary to complete the 2023-2024 budget within individual funds.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Non-Departmental Department in General Fund.
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Rick Lutowski of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the Non-Departmental Department in General Fund.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100-0409-004998 Contingencies $2,500,000.00

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on transferring $200,000 from P489 (South San Gabriel Ranch Sub) and $45,000 from P626 (CR 130 Widening) to P697 (Ronald Reagan Blvd Roadway Improvements West of RM 2338). 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve transferring $200,000 from P489 (South San Gabriel Ranch Sub) and $45,000 from P626 (CR 130 Widening) to P697 (Ronald Reagan Blvd Roadway Improvements West of RM 2338).

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on setting a Public Hearing regarding the setting of the rate associated with mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2025 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health and Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve setting a Public Hearing For Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 9:30am regarding the setting of the rate associated with mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2025 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health and Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the procurement of Property/Casualty & Workers' Compensation Insurance through Broker of Record McGriff Insurance Services under solicitation #22RFP79 for a total amount of up to $4,790,686.76 for the term October 1, 2024 through October 1, 2025.
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McGriff insurance Services Senior Vice President Ben Odom addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve the procurement of Property/Casualty & Workers' Compensation Insurance through Broker of Record McGriff Insurance Services under solicitation #22RFP79 for a total amount of up to $4,790,686.76 for the term October 1, 2024 through October 1, 2025.

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

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

Motion:To recall previous vote on this item, and approve the procurement of Property/Casualty & Workers' Compensation Insurance through Broker of Record McGriff Insurance Services with Option 1 minus the auto premium of $169,218.00 under solicitation #22RFP79 for a total amount of up to $4,790,686.76 for the term October 1, 2024 through October 1, 2025.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the issuance of a county-wide burn ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge the authority to lift the order banning outdoor burning if conditions improve.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve the issuance of a county-wide burn ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge the authority to lift the order banning outdoor burning if conditions improve.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a Resolution Authorizing County Grant in relation to the Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans: Home Delivered Meal Grant Program.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve a Resolution Authorizing County Grant in relation to the Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans: Home Delivered Meal Grant Program.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action for approval of the FY2025 Family Eldercare Contract
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve the FY2025 Family Eldercare Contract

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to adopt a fee schedule for services provided by Williamson County EMS related to CPR classes, effective October 1, 2024.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a fee schedule for services provided by Williamson County EMS related to CPR classes, effective October 1, 2024.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving an amendment to the Bonfire contract increasing the annual fee from $51,549.99 to $60,599.99, as per DIR contract #DIR-TSO-4363, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve an amendment to the Bonfire contract increasing the annual fee from $51,549.99 to $60,599.99, as per DIR contract #DIR-TSO-4363, and authorize the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase #2024299 for Election Systems and Software for Thermal ExpressVote Activation Cards, in the amount of $113,837.66, and exempting this purchase from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemption 262.024(a)(7)(D)[captive replacement parts or components for equipment] and authorize the execution of the Purchase Contract.  
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Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
Rocky Stone of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 
 

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

Motion:To approve purchase #2024299 for Election Systems and Software for Thermal ExpressVote Activation Cards, in the amount of $113,837.66, and exempting this purchase from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemption 262.024(a)(7)(D)[captive replacement parts or components for equipment] and authorize the execution of the Purchase Contract.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFSQ #24RSFQ61 Jail Inmate Medical Services and #24RFSQ62 Jail Inmate Psycholocial Servies to the overall best qualified respondent for each RFSQ, Family Hospital Management Company, LLC., in the amount of $511,719.00 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve awarding RFSQ #24RSFQ61 Jail Inmate Medical Services and #24RFSQ62 Jail Inmate Psycholocial Servies to the overall best qualified respondent for each RFSQ, Family Hospital Management Company, LLC., in the amount of $511,719.00 and authorize the execution of the agreement.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving an amendment for TDI Industries, Inc.,extending the lead time and expiration of the contract from September 30, 2024 to January 31, 2025 and authorizing the execution of the amendment.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion:To approve an amendment to the contract with TDI Industries, Inc.,extending the lead time and expiration of the contract from September 30, 2024 to January 31, 2025 and authorize the execution of the amendment.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
39.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Consent and Development Agreement between Williamson County, GRBK Edgewood, LLC, Ava Rhode and Rummel & Rohde Farms, LTD, a Texas Limited Partnership, and the proposed North Fork Municipal Utility District.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a Consent and Development Agreement between Williamson County, GRBK Edgewood, LLC, Ava Rohde and Rummel & Rohde Farms, LTD, a Texas Limited Partnership, and the proposed North Fork Municipal Utility District.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 1 to the North Barker Street contract between Williamson County and Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program. Project: P689. Fund Source: Road Bonds
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No. 1 to the North Barker Street contract between Williamson County and Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program to be funded by P689.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commissioner (THC), required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigation on the East Wilco Highway (Southeast Loop) Segment 2 Phase 1 project, a Road Bond project in Commissioner Precinct 4. Project: P392
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve an Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commissioner (THC), required as part of the Due Diligence Environmental Investigation on the East Wilco Highway (Southeast Loop) Segment 2 Phase 1 project, a Road Bond project in Commissioner Precinct 4 to be funded by P392.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
42.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of The City of Florence, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and construction costs related to the West Main Street project. Funding Source: Bonds P676
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve an Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Participation of The City of Florence, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the Design and construction costs related to the West Main Street project to be funded by P676.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with AveryGC, Ltd. to acquire 4.726 AC needed as right of way on the Seward Junction N. Loop project. Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a real estate contract with AveryGC, Ltd. to acquire 4.726 AC needed as right of way on the Seward Junction N. Loop project to be funded by TANS P588.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Temporary Access Agreement with Patricia Daffin for survey purposes on the Corridor A-2 project. Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a Temporary Access Agreement with Patricia Daffin for survey purposes on the Corridor A-2 project to be funded by TANS P588.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with 2600 Bluebonnets, LLC to acquire 5.640 AC required as right of way on the Corridor A-2 project. Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with 2600 Bluebonnets, LLC to acquire 5.640 AC required as right of way on the Corridor A-2 project to be funded by TANS P588.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement regarding the participation of the City of Thrall, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the design and construction costs related to the North Barker Street project. Funding Source: Bonds P689
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve an Interlocal Agreement regarding the participation of the City of Thrall, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the design and construction costs related to the North Barker Street project to be funded by P689.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:12 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024.
 
47.
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 a 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 the 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 the proposed or potential sale or lease of property owned by the County
    
    a)    Discuss country-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 at 747 County Rd. 138 Hutto, Texas
    d)    Discuss Blue Springs Blvd. property
View Agenda Item
Angela Wetuski of Walburg addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
48.
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
 
View Agenda Item
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
49.
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.

 
50.
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.

 
51.
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.

 
52.
Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or security audits in relation to the Williamson County Justice Center/Williamson County Courthouse (Executive Session as per Texas Gov’t. Code § 551.076).
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:13 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024.
 
53.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
54.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
55.
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
 

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

Motion:On Agenda Item 55.d.1, to approve the settlement of a claim arising from a vehicle collision incident occurring on or about February 17, 2024 at or near 3417 Sam Bass Road, Round Rock, TX 78681 upon execution of a full release of claims by the claimant, as follows: a. to Westlake Financial for the vehicle loan balance in the amount of $10,198.79; and b. the remainder settlement amount to Claimant Juan Carlos Gomez-Jaramillo in the amount of $6,015.21, and to authorize the presiding officer of the Commissioners Court to execute settlement documents, if any, approved as to form by General Counsel.

Aye:
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. (Absent)
 
56.
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.

 
57.
Comments from Commissioners.
 

There were no comments on this item.

 
58.
Public Comment Period.
 

No one addressed the Court.

COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT  11:14 A.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 1st day of October, 2024.


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

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