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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 2024


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:36 A.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 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:
  • Shannon Francis, Assistant General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners Court
  • Bill Fairbrother, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
 
 
1.
Review and approval of minutes.
 

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

Motion:To approve the minutes of the September 24, 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:
October 1, 2024 Supplemental Funding Report $5,580,058.31
Summary of Additional Transactions $465,189.32
Grand Total $6,045,247.63
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 – 15 )
 
3.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.  
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.

Aye:
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:
 
4.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on acknowledging the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 09.01.24 through 09.30.24.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 09.01.24 through 09.30.24.

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:
 
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on acknowledging the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Destruction, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov’t Code 263.152, for the period of 09/01/2024 through 09/310/2024. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Destruction, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov’t Code 263.152, for the period of 09/01/2024 through 09/310/2024.

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:
 
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an Amendment to Commercial Real Estate Listing Agreement between Williamson County, Texas and Brinegar Properties to extend the listing agreement from its current expiration date of September 30, 2024 to September 30, 2025 in relation to the sale of the commercial real estate located 747 CR 138, Hutto, Texas pursuant to the terms of said Commercial Real Estate Listing Agreement and in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 263.008.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve an Amendment to Commercial Real Estate Listing Agreement between Williamson County, Texas and Brinegar Properties to extend the listing agreement from its current expiration date of September 30, 2024 to September 30, 2025 in relation to the sale of the commercial real estate located 747 CR 138, Hutto, Texas pursuant to the terms of said Commercial Real Estate Listing Agreement and in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 263.008.

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:
 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the contract between Williamson County, Texas and Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, Inc. for FY 24-25. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the contract between Williamson County, Texas and Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, Inc. for FY 24-25.

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:
 
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a purchase between Thomson Reuters and /or West Publishing and the District Attorney’s Office for Westlaw Proflex Subscription, pursuant to Order ID: Q-08925212.  The term of this agreement is for thirty-six (36) months, with a 5% increase in year two and year three.  The monthly charges are as such: Year One $3,931.01, Year Two $4,127.56, and Year Three $4,333.94.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve a purchase between Thomson Reuters and /or West Publishing and the District Attorney’s Office for Westlaw Proflex Subscription, pursuant to Order ID: Q-08925212. The term of this agreement is for thirty-six (36) months, with a 5% increase in year two and year three. The monthly charges are as such: Year One $3,931.01, Year Two $4,127.56, and Year Three $4,333.94.

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:
 
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving purchase #202519 between Power DMS, Inc. and Williamson County for PowerPolicy Professional Subscription in the amount of $60,112.71, and authorizing execution of the purchase. This purchase is exempt from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemption 262.024(a)(7)(D)[captive replacement parts or components for equipment].
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve purchase #202519 between Power DMS, Inc. and Williamson County for PowerPolicy Professional Subscription in the amount of $60,112.71, and authorizing execution of the purchase. This purchase is exempt from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemption 262.024(a)(7)(D)[captive replacement parts or components for equipment].

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 on approving the Proposal from Mobile Communications America (MCA) to install security cameras and video decoder add-ons at and Constable Precinct 4 in the amount of $6,354.44, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-CPO-4494, and authorizing the execution of the proposals. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the Proposal from Mobile Communications America (MCA) to install security cameras and video decoder add-ons at and Constable Precinct 4 in the amount of $6,354.44, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-CPO-4494, and authorizing the execution of the proposals.

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 approving an amendment for the Nineveh Ministries, Inc extending the contract for Jail to Jobs service, in the not-to-exceed amount of $48,000.00, from September 30, 2024, to March 31, 2025, and authoring execution of the amendment.
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve an amendment for the Nineveh Ministries, Inc extending the contract for Jail to Jobs service, in the not-to-exceed amount of $48,000.00, from September 30, 2024, to March 31, 2025, and authorize 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:
 
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving agreement #2024301 for Heavy Equipment Operator Safety Class, between Randy Plaag d/b/a Training Texas Group and Williamson County in the not-to-exceed amount of Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($48,825.00), exempting the purchase from competitive bidding under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) [personal or professional service] and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve agreement #2024301 for Heavy Equipment Operator Safety Class, between Randy Plaag d/b/a Training Texas Group and Williamson County in the not-to-exceed amount of Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($48,825.00), exempting the purchase from competitive bidding under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) [personal or professional service] and authorize the execution of this 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:
 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Hudson Park subdivision – Precinct 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the preliminary plat for the Hudson Park subdivision – Precinct 3.

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 approval for the replat of the Brushy Bend Park, Lot 66 subdivision – Precinct 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the replat of the Brushy Bend Park, Lot 66 subdivision – Precinct 3.

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 approval of the preliminary plat for the Gindin subdivision – Precinct 4.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the preliminary plat for the Gindin subdivision – Precinct 4.

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
 
16.
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve an Order for Interment by cremation of deceased (James Jim "Jimmy" Baskett) who passed away in Williamson County, Texas, where the County has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve an Order for Interment by cremation of deceased (James Jim "Jimmy" Baskett) who passed away in Williamson County, Texas, where the County has discretion to inter, pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code § 711.002(e), and authorize Beck Funeral Home to move forward with interment.

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.
Hear a presentation regarding the Rotary Club of Georgetown's 8th Annual Field of Honor®; A Tribute to Service Above Self, presented by Event Chair, Jeanne Cox
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Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
Jeanne Cox of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Proclamation naming the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
Health District Director of Program Eligibility & Social Services Tara Jempty addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve a Proclamation naming the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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:
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request by County Court at Law 2 to apply for a Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance grant offered by the Texas Veterans Commission to support the Williamson County Veterans Treatment Court program. 
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Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve a request by County Court at Law 2 to apply for a Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance grant offered by the Texas Veterans Commission to support the Williamson County Veterans Treatment Court 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:
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an amendment to the Software License and Services Agreement with Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) to provide the RANT/DUI and RANT Instrument Acess to support the specialty court programs in County Court at Law 2.  
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve an amendment to the Software License and Services Agreement with Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) to provide the RANT/DUI and RANT Instrument Acess to support the specialty court programs in County Court at Law 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:
 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a program update provided by the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) for the Breast Cancer Identification and Treatment Project. 
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Health District Director of Program Eligibility & Social Services Tara Jempty addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a reorganization for Pre-Trial Services using funding set aside during the FY25 budget process. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 

Motion:To approve proposed reorganization for Pre-Trial Services.

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:
 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget Order.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget 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:
 
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve the Fifth Amendment to the Williamson County Professional Services Agreement for Medical Direction of EMS with Scott & White Clinic and authorizing the execution of the Amendment.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve the Fifth Amendment to the Williamson County Professional Services Agreement for Medical Direction of EMS with Scott & White Clinic 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:
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the renewal of an affiliation agreement between Williamson County EMS and Austin Community College.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve the renewal of an affiliation agreement between Williamson County EMS and Austin Community College.

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:
 
26.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a price increase for contract #23IFB99 for EMS Medical Supplies for Henry Schein, Inc and authorizing the execution of the amendment.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion:To approve a price increase for contract #23IFB99 for EMS Medical Supplies for Henry Schein, Inc 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:
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving purchase #2024306 of Election Equipment for Express Votes from Election Systems and Software, LLC for the Williamson County Elections Department, in the amount of $326,400.00, pursuant to Texas Buyboard contract #710-23.
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Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
Barbara McGary of Round Rock addressed the Court.
Min Edwards of Cedar Park addressed the Court.
Marcia Strickler-Watson of Austin addressed the Court.
Chief Information Officer Richard Semple addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve purchase #2024306 of Election Equipment for Express Votes from Election Systems and Software, LLC for the Williamson County Elections Department, in the amount of $326,400.00, pursuant to Texas Buyboard contract #710-23.

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:
 
28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Agreement #202515 between Williamson County and FreeIt Data Solutions, Inc. for multiple Rubrik subscriptions for the total amount of $668,329.60, pursuant to the DIR contract #DIR-CPO-4696, and authorize the execution of the agreement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve Agreement #202515 between Williamson County and FreeIt Data Solutions, Inc. for multiple Rubrik subscriptions for the total amount of $668,329.60, pursuant to the DIR contract #DIR-CPO-4696, 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:
 
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Agreement #202519 between Williamson County and TT Faster, LLC for Cloud Subscription Software for a term of five (5) years and shall automatically renew for successive one-year periods, for a total of $122,096.47 pursuant to GSA Contract #:47QTCA23D0054, and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
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Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve Agreement #202519 between Williamson County and TT Faster, LLC for Cloud Subscription Software for a term of five (5) years and shall automatically renew for successive one-year periods, for a total of $122,096.47 pursuant to GSA Contract #:47QTCA23D0054, and authorize the execution of this 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:
 
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the amendment for additional scope of work to the existing contract #T1289 for Landscaping for Williamson County Parks Department, with Heart of Texas Landscape & Irrigation Co., in the amount of $1,320.00 per year and authorizing the execution of the amendment. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the amendment for additional scope of work to the existing contract #T1289 for Landscaping for Williamson County Parks Department, with Heart of Texas Landscape & Irrigation Co., in the amount of $1,320.00 per year 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:
 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the extension of contract #21RFP4 for Aramark, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract for the first renewal option, beginning September 30, 2024, to September 30, 2025, and authoring execution of the amendment.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the extension of contract #21RFP4 for Aramark, for the same pricing, terms and conditions as the existing contract for the first renewal option, beginning September 30, 2024, to September 30, 2025, and authore 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:
 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving purchase #2024311 for Taser 7 Bundle for Williamson County Sheriff's Office from Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $385,167.20, pursuant to Texas BuyBoard Contract #698-23.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve purchase #2024311 for Taser 7 Bundle for Williamson County Sheriff's Office from Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $385,167.20, pursuant to Texas BuyBoard Contract #698-23.

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 on a Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Maintenance Grant Contract with the Office of the Attorney General for SAVNS grant program funding for Fiscal Year 2025.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve a Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Maintenance Grant Contract with the Office of the Attorney General for SAVNS grant program funding for Fiscal Year 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:
 
34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the First Amendment to Contract for Construction Manager At-Risk ("CMAR") Project Delivery between Williamson County and Bartlett-Cocke General Contractors, LLC. (P635). 
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County Architect Trent Jacobs addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve the First Amendment to Contract for Construction Manager At-Risk ("CMAR") Project Delivery between Williamson County and Bartlett-Cocke General Contractors, LLC to be funded by P635.

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 approving an amendment to the Master Services Agreement (MSA) for the Brandt Companies, LLC extending the contract for electrical service from September 21, 2024, to September 20, 2025, as per Choice Partners Coop Contract # 22/049MF-15, in the not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00, and authoring execution of the amendment.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve an amendment to the Master Services Agreement (MSA) for the Brandt Companies, LLC extending the contract for electrical service from September 21, 2024, to September 20, 2025, as per Choice Partners Coop Contract # 22/049MF-15, in the not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00, and authorize 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:
 
36.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving an amendment for the Brandt Companies, LLC extending the contract for HVAC service from September 21, 2024, to September 20, 2025, as per Choice Partners Coop Contract # 22/049MF-15, in the not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00, and authoring execution of the amendment.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve an amendment for the Brandt Companies, LLC extending the contract for HVAC service from September 21, 2024, to September 20, 2025, as per Choice Partners Coop Contract # 22/049MF-15, in the not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00, and authorize 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:
 
37.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving an amendment for the Brandt Companies, LLC extending the contract for plumbing service from September 21, 2024, to September 20, 2025, and authoring execution of the amendment as per Choice Partners Coop Contract # 22/049MF-15, in the not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00, and authoring execution of the amendment.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve an amendment for the Brandt Companies, LLC extending the contract for plumbing service from September 21, 2024, to September 20, 2025, and authorize execution of the amendment as per Choice Partners Coop Contract # 22/049MF-15, in the not-to-exceed amount of $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)
Attachments:
 
38.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a 2013 Road Bond Transfer to move $12,898.60 from P290 (2013 Road Bond Non-Departmental) to P258 (IH-35 Study RM 1431 & SH 45).
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a 2013 Road Bond Transfer to move $12,898.60 from P290 (2013 Road Bond Non-Departmental) to P258 (IH-35 Study RM 1431 & SH 45).

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 approving a 2019 Road Bond Transfer to move $100,000 from P399 (2019 Road Bond Non-Departmental) to P382 (Atlas 14 Mapping).
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a 2019 Road Bond Transfer to move $100,000 from P399 (2019 Road Bond Non-Departmental) to P382 (Atlas 14 Mapping).

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 approving a 2023 Road Bond Transfer to move $18,200,000 from P659 (Eagles Nest Street - Round Rock) to P698 (Eagles Nest Street - Round Rock Phase II).
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a 2023 Road Bond Transfer to move $18,200,000 from P659 (Eagles Nest Street - Round Rock) to P698 (Eagles Nest Street - Round Rock Phase II).

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 on a Consent and Development Agreement between Williamson County, RR 122 Holdings, LLC and Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 46.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a Consent and Development Agreement between Williamson County, RR 122 Holdings, LLC and Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 46.

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 regarding the Utility Agreement with Manville Water for utility relocations on the CR 404 at FM 973 Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Precinct 4. P:390 Funding Source: Road Bond.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the Utility Agreement with Manville Water for utility relocations on the CR 404 at FM 973 Project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Precinct 4 to be funded by P390.

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 condemnation acquisition settlement agreement with Charles R. Barr, Diane Barr and Clyde Barr to acquire 0.535 ac needed for the Corridor A-2 project. Funding Source: LTP P457
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a condemnation acquisition settlement agreement with Charles R. Barr, Diane Barr and Clyde Barr to acquire 0.535 ac needed for the Corridor A-2 project to be funded by LTP P457.

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 real estate contract and leaseback agreement with Norietta J. Schmidt as trustee of the Norietta J. Schmidt Revocable Living Trust to acquire 11.484 ac needed for the Chandler Road /Corridor B project. Funding Source: LTP P457
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a real estate contract and leaseback agreement with Norietta J. Schmidt as trustee of the Norietta J. Schmidt Revocable Living Trust to acquire 11.484 ac needed for the Chandler Road /Corridor B project to be funded by LTP P457.

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 real estate contract with Hilda J. Peterson, trustee of the Peterson Family Trust- Decedent's Trust B dated 1/4/2000 to acquire 0.148 acres needed or the Corridor A2/Samsung Highway project (Parcel 24A). Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Hilda J. Peterson, trustee of the Peterson Family Trust- Decedent's Trust B dated 1/4/2000 to acquire 0.148 acres needed or the Corridor A2/Samsung Highway project (Parcel 24A) 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 a real estate contract with Stagecoach Stop, LTD., a Texas limited partnership to acquire 3 tracts of land totaling 10.999 acres needed on the Corridor F project. Funding Source: LTP P457
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Stagecoach Stop, LTD., a Texas limited partnership to acquire 3 tracts of land totaling 10.999 acres needed on the Corridor F project to be funded by LTP P457.

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:
 
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with RS Stonewall Ranch, LLC, a Texas limited liability company to acquire 1.229 acres needed for the Seward Junction North Loop project (Parcel 24). Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a real estate contract with RS Stonewall Ranch, LLC, a Texas limited liability company to acquire 1.229 acres needed for the Seward Junction North Loop project (Parcel 24) 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:
 
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract and grazing lease with Theon Ranches, LP, a Texas limited partnership, to acquire 16.844 acres as right of way and 0.101 acres as a drainage easement for the Corridor D project. Funding Source: LTP P457
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a real estate contract and grazing lease with Theon Ranches, LP, a Texas limited partnership, to acquire 16.844 acres as right of way and 0.101 acres as a drainage easement for the Corridor D project to be funded by LTP P457.

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:
 
49.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Blake Stifflemire (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Bagdad Rd. project (Parcel 16). Funding Source: Road Bonds P343
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a claim for actual moving expenses with Blake Stifflemire (a tenant) caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the Bagdad Rd. project (Parcel 16) to be funded by P343.

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:
 
50.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Melissa Dixon and caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the CR 313 project (Parcel 6). Funding Source: LTP P457
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a claim for actual moving expenses with Melissa Dixon and caused by the acquisition of real property required for the construction of the CR 313 project (Parcel 6) to be funded by LTP P457.

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:
 
51.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the purchase of +- 28.53 acres from the Texas Department of Transportation located at 9500 N. Lake Creek Parkway, Austin, Williamson County, Texas 78717. 
View Agenda Item
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve the purchase of +- 28.53 acres from the Texas Department of Transportation located at 9500 N. Lake Creek Parkway, Austin, Williamson County, Texas 78717.

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 10:58 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024.
 
52.
Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)
A.    Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
   Preliminary discussions relating to the proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
         
        a)   Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 332
        b)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 143
        c)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
        d)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 255. 
        e)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 195 @ Ronald Reagan.
         f)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for future SH 29 corridor. 
        g)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Hero Way.
        h)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for E. Wilco Highway.
         i)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor A-2. 
         j)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor B     
        k)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
        l)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
       m)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor E.
        n)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F
        o)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor H
        p)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Corridor J.
        q)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Corridor K.
         r)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Corridor I.
        s)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Widening.
         t)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for CR 313.
        u)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Bagdad Road/CR 279.
        v)   Discuss the acquisition of right of way for CR 314. 
        w)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Seward Junction Loop   
        x)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 110N
        y)   Discuss acquisition of real property located near 6531 RM 2243, Leander, Texas 
        z)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Long Range Transportation Plan. 
       aa)  Discuss property located at 9500 Lake Creek Parkway Austin, TX 78717
       bb)  Discuss the acquisition of real property for Williamson County Justice Center and Corrections Facilities 

B.   Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
      Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential sale or lease of property owned by the County
    
    a)    Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
    b)    Discuss possible uses of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (Formerly occupied by WCCHD)        
    c)    Sale of property located 747 County Rd. 138 Hutto, Texas
    d)    Discuss Blue Springs Blvd. property
View Agenda Item
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
53.
Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
        Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.   
     
  a) Project Skyfall  
  b) Project SoulBrain  
  c) Project School Bus
  d) Project Lunch Lady
View Agenda Item
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
54.
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.

 
55.
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.

 
56.
Interview candidates for the position of Williamson County Administrator and deliberate the appointment, employment and duties of the Williamson County Administrator (Executive Session as per Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberate the appointment and evaluation of public officer/department head).
View Agenda Item
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
57.
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.

 
58.
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 3:24 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024.
 
59.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on tendering an offer of employment, hiring and appointment of the Williamson County Administrator.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve tendering an offer of employment, hiring, and appointing of the County Administrator (renamed to County Manager) to Rebecca Clemons at the salary of $309,000.00 per year with a start date of 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)
 
60.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
61.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
62.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other legal matters, including the following:

a. General:
1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
3. Employee/personnel related matters
4. Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
b. Litigation:
1. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas/County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas.
2. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00074-LY; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
3. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00374-RP; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Texas, and Robert Chody, Mark Luera, Steve Deaton, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
5. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
6. Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-00254-RP; Rodney A. Hurdsman, #0217082 v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
7. Cause No. 22-2067-C395; Chauncy Williams v. Williamson County Attorney's Office Victim Services Division, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
8. Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-00576-P; Kyle Strongin, et al. v. Williamson County, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
9. Cause No. 22-1213-C425; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Argonaut Insurance Company; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
10. Cause No. 22-1359-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter, Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Great American Insurance Company of New York; In the 368th Judicial Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
12. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01120; Jeremy Story v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
13. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01117-RP; Adam Mirelez #02413581 v. Llano County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
14. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01223-RP; Siddharth Kode v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
15. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00318-DII; Laura Pressley et al. v. Jane Nelson et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
16. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00759-RP; Derrick Neal v. Williamson County and Cities Health District, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
17. Cause No. 23-2566-C480; Williamson County, Texas v. DM Medical Billings, LLC and Dina Mueller; In the 480th Judicial District Court; Williamson County, Texas
18. Cause No. 23-0195-C425; Maria Barroyeta Rojas v. Paul Schmidt, et al.; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
19. Cause No. 24-1887-C26; Ivory Deon Hornsby v. Williamson County, et al.; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
c. Administrative Complaints:
d. Claims:
1. Claim No. 02172024-560-225 - auto liability claim from Juan Carlos Gomez-Jaramillo for incident occurring on or about February 17, 2024 at or near 3417 Sam Bass Road, Round Rock, Texas 78681.
e. Other:
1. Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
2. Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
3. Legal matters, laws and proceedings pertaining to attorney client privileged communications relating to county business.
4. Legal matters pertaining to the CJC North Roof Replacement Project and Contract for Construction Between Williamson County, Texas, and Texas Fifth Wall Roofing Systems, Inc.
5. Legal matters relating to James Construction’s claims on the SE Loop (East Wilco Hwy) Segment 1 Project
Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
63.
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.
Lori Gallagher of Liberty Hill addressed the Court.
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
64.
Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey wished her 3 year old grandson in Florida a happy birthday. She also expressed sorrow over the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in the eastern part of our country.
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles wished his daughter a happy 16th birthday.

 
65.
Public Comment Period.
 

Those who addressed the Court:
Marcia Strickler-Watson of Austin addressed the Court.
Debra Damman of Austin addressed the Court.

COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT 3:31 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 8th 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