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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
MARCH 4, 2025


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
  • County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
  • Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
  • Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  • Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
  • County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Absent:
  • Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Others Present:
  • Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners Court
  • Bill Fairbrother, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
 
 
1.
Review and approval of minutes.
 

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

Motion:To approve the minutes of the February 25, 2025 Commissioners Court Meeting and February 25, 2025 Commissioners Court Budget Workshop.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (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.
County Auditor Julie Kiley addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To authorize the payment of:
March 4, 2025 Supplemental Funding Report $6,723,746.87
Summary of Additional Transactions $553,571.34
Grand Total $7,277,318.21
from the Funding Reports, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and Electronic Benefit Payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (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 – 21)
 
3.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Facilities.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Facilities.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0509-005003 Equipment > $5,000 $3,000.00
To 0100-0509-004500 Maintenance Contracts $3,000.00

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

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

Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Facilities.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0509-004509 Facility Enhancements $180,000.00
To 0100-0509-004500 Professional Services $180,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position title changes, position grade changes, and any corresponding line item transfers.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve compensation changes, position title changes, position grade changes, and any corresponding line item transfers.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to acknowledge the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Destruction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 02.01.22 through 02.25.25.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Destruction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 02.01.22 through 02.25.25.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on acknowledging the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 02.01.25 through 02.25.25.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 02.01.25 through 02.25.25.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to authorize the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
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:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on appointing Joe Loughran to the ESD 1 Board of Commissioners (Jollyville Fire Department) to fill an unexpired term. This term will run now until 12/31/26.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve appointing Joe Loughran to the ESD 1 Board of Commissioners (Jollyville Fire Department) to fill an unexpired term. This term will run now until 12/31/26.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Service Contract #2025120 between Williamson County and Dogggett Equipment Services d/b/a Toyota Lift of South Texas for Preventative Maintenance and Specialized Training on the Forklift used in Elections for $400.00, and authorizing the execution of the service contract.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Service Contract #2025120 between Williamson County and Dogggett Equipment Services d/b/a Toyota Lift of South Texas for Preventative Maintenance and Specialized Training on the Forklift used in Elections for $400.00, and authorize the execution of the service contract.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed solicitations for Audit and Accounting Services, under RFP #25RFP33.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed solicitations for Audit and Accounting Services, under RFP #25RFP33.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Master Service Agreement #2025128 for CAD to CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) Unify (Cloud) systems between Williamson County and Central Square Technologies, LLC in the amount of $82,150.00 for one year and exempting the purchase from competitive requirements per Texas Local Government Code §262.024(a)(7)(D)[captive replacement parts or components for equipment].
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Master Service Agreement #2025128 for CAD to CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) Unify (Cloud) systems between Williamson County and Central Square Technologies, LLC in the amount of $82,150.00 for one year and exempting the purchase from competitive requirements per Texas Local Government Code §262.024(a)(7)(D)[captive replacement parts or components for equipment].

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Employer Group Life Insurance, AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance, under RFP #25RFP34.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Employer Group Life Insurance, AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance, under RFP #25RFP34.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase and service contract #2025151 with Sauder Manufacturing Company for jury seating including delivery and installation, in the not-to-exceed amount of Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-One Dollars and Seventy-Four Cents ($14,731.74), 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 authorizing execution of the contract.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the purchase and service contract #2025151 with Sauder Manufacturing Company for jury seating including delivery and installation, in the not-to-exceed amount of Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-One Dollars and Seventy-Four Cents ($14,731.74), 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 execution of the contract.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase and service contract #2025152 with Sauder Manufacturing Company for jury seating including delivery and installation, in the not-to-exceed amount of Thirty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Five Dollars ($35,305.00), 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 authorizing execution of the contract.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve purchase and service contract #2025152 with Sauder Manufacturing Company for jury seating including delivery and installation, in the not-to-exceed amount of Thirty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Five Dollars ($35,305.00), 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 execution of the contract.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 2 to Work Authorization No 1 under the Williamson County Contract between Garver, LLC and Williamson County dated March 5, 2024, for Development Review Services. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Supplemental Work Authorization No 2 to Work Authorization No 1 under the Williamson County Contract between Garver, LLC and Williamson County dated March 5, 2024, for Development Review Services to be funded by 01.0200.0210.004100.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Utility Coordination and Utility Engineering Services, under #25RFSQ35.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Utility Coordination and Utility Engineering Services, under #25RFSQ35.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Airport Flex subdivision – Precinct 3.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the final plat for the Airport Flex subdivision – Precinct 3.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the 25562 Ronald Reagan Blvd subdivision – Precinct 3.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve the preliminary plat for the 25562 Ronald Reagan Blvd subdivision – Precinct 3.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the amended plat for the Mansions Hutto private subdivision – Precinct 4.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the amended plat for the Mansions Hutto private subdivision – Precinct 4.

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

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

Motion:To approve the Donahoe Brook subdivision – Precinct 4.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for Veteran Services Donations.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenue for Veteran Services Donations.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100-0000-367400 Donations $5,480.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Veteran Services Donations.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve an order declaring an emergency and grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Veteran Services Donations.

Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100-0405-003670 Donations $5,480.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on transferring $146,000 from P499 (CR 201 Ph 1) to P646 (CR 404).
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve transferring $146,000 from P499 (CR 201 Ph 1) to P646 (CR 404).

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the career ladder for Facilities Management.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the career ladder for Facilities Management.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
26.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the purchase and construction agreement #2025156 between JT Vaughn Construction, LLC and Williamson County for the Expo Center Parking Lot, in the amount of Nine Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-One Dollars ($996,921.00), pursuant to Omnia Contract Number R200107 and execution of the agreement, Funding source is P713.
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Motion by: County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion:To approve purchase and construction agreement #2025156 between JT Vaughn Construction, LLC and Williamson County for the Expo Center Parking Lot, in the amount of Nine Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-One Dollars ($996,921.00), pursuant to Omnia Contract Number R200107 and execution of the agreement to be funded by P713.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO A PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:45 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025.
 
27.
9:30 AM – Conduct a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations pursuant to the authority of Chapter 232 of the Texas Local Government Code.
View Agenda Item
 

There were no comments on this item.

 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:47 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025.
 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on amending the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations pursuant to the authority of Chapter 232 of the Texas Local Government Code.
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Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
County Engineer Adam Boatright addressed the Court.
Texas Homebuilders Association Senior Director of Government Affairs David Glenn addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve amending the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations with changes noted on pages 39 and 82 pursuant to the authority of Chapter 232 of the Texas Local Government Code effective March 4, 2025.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Human Resources approved career ladder for the Department of Infrastructure Fleet Services Division.
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Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown addressed the Court.
 

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

Motion:To approve career ladder for the Department of Infrastructure Fleet Services Division.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Discretionary Service Agreement with Oncor Electric for utility relocations on the East Wilco Highway Segment 2 Project, a 2023 Road Bond Project in Commissioner Precinct 4. Project: P392 Fund Source: Road Bonds.
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve the Discretionary Service Agreement with Oncor Electric for utility relocations on the East Wilco Highway Segment 2 Project, a 2023 Road Bond Project in Commissioner Precinct 4 to be funded by P392.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Corridor A2 Schematic contract between Williamson County and LJA Engineering, Inc. relating to the LTP Corridor Program. Project: P628 Fund Source: LTP Corridor
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Corridor A2 Schematic contract between Williamson County and LJA Engineering, Inc. relating to the LTP Corridor Program. Project: P628 Fund Source: LTP Corridor

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
32.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No. 1 to the CR 305 contract between Williamson County and RS&H, Inc. relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program. Project: P686 Fund Source: Road Bonds
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No. 1 to the CR 305 contract between Williamson County and RS&H, Inc. relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program to be funded by P686.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim for actual moving expenses with Josh Koenig (Parcel 34) for relocation related to the right of way acquisition on CR 255. Funding Source: TANS P588
View Agenda Item
 

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

Motion:To approve a claim for actual moving expenses with Josh Koenig (Parcel 34) for relocation related to the right of way acquisition on CR 255 to be funded by TANS P588.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:06 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025.
 
34.
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: Bud Stockton Dr. 
        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 Arterial 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 the acquisition of real property for CR 175.  
        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 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 at 747 County Rd. 138 Hutto, Texas
    d)    Discuss Blue Springs Blvd. property
    e)    Discuss potential sale of the Williamson County-owned properties within the downtown Georgetown area.
View Agenda Item
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
35.
Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
        Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
      
  a) Project Skyfall  
  b) Project Garden 
  c) Project School Bus
  d) Project Lunch Lady
  e) Project Sequoia
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No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
36.
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. Litigation:
1. Lawsuits and administrative complaints filed, served and/or received following the Williamson County Commissioners Court agenda submittal deadline
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. Cause No. 24-1887-C26; Ivory Deon Hornsby v. Williamson County, et al.; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
13. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-01183; Johnny Joe Tijerina v. Andrew Rodriguez, et al.; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
14. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-1043-DII; Luis J. Ortiz Hernandez v. Williamson County, Texas; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
15. Cause No. 24-2467-C425; Carlos Turcios, et al. v. Williamson County, et al; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
16. Cause No. 24-2687-C395; Paul Johnson v. Williamson County Tax Office; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
17. Cause No. 24-3042-C26; Susann Wirkes v. Chinogringo Properties, LLC, et al., In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
b. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No.: 451-2025-01739; B.R.
2. EEOC Charge No.: 451-2025-02018; J.S.
c. Claims:
1. Claim No. 09252024-560-347 - auto liability claim by Madisyn Grace Thomas for incident occurring on or about 09/25/2024.
d. 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 the Texas Public Facility Corporation Act, codified as Texas Local government Code Chapter 303, and Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act, codified as Texas Local Government Code Chapter 394.
3. Legal matters and potential litigation relating to the non-profit status of EPCOR/ 130 Regional Water Supply Corporation.
5. Legal matters pertaining to proposed rules, Chapter 56 in Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code relating to reporting requirements of District and County Attorneys in counties with a population of 500,000 or more.
6. Legal matter pertaining to regulation of firearms on Williamson County premises.
7. Legal matter pertaining to contracting of inmate housing of third-party government agency inmates
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
37.
Discuss and deliberate the employment and duties of the Williamson County Manager (Executive Session as per Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberate the appointment and evaluation of public officer/department head).
 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 
38.
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.

 
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:50 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025.
 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other legal matters, including the following:

a. Litigation:
1. Lawsuits and administrative complaints filed, served and/or received following the Williamson County Commissioners Court agenda submittal deadline
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. Cause No. 24-1887-C26; Ivory Deon Hornsby v. Williamson County, et al.; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
13. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-01183; Johnny Joe Tijerina v. Andrew Rodriguez, et al.; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
14. Case Number: 1:24-cv-01166 DII; Tettus J. Davis v. Billy Ray Stubblefield, et al; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas
15. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-1043-DII; Luis J. Ortiz Hernandez v. Williamson County, Texas; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
16. Cause No. 24-2467-C425; Carlos Turcios, et al. v. Williamson County, et al; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
17. Cause No. 24-2687-C395; Paul Johnson v. Williamson County Tax Office; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
18. Cause No. 24-3042-C26; Susann Wirkes v. Chinogringo Properties, LLC, et al., In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
b. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No.: 451-2025-01739; B.R.
2. EEOC Charge No.: 451-2025-02018; J.S.
c. Claims:
1. Claim No. 09252024-560-347 - auto liability claim by Madisyn Grace Thomas for incident occurring on or about 09/25/2024.
d. 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 the Texas Public Facility Corporation Act, codified as Texas Local Government Code303, and Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act, codified as Texas Local Government code Chapter 394.
3. Legal matters and potential litigation relating to the non-profit status of EPCOR/ 130 Regional Water Supply Corporation.
4. Legal matters pertaining to proposed rules, Chapter 56 in Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code relating to reporting requirements of District and County Attorneys in counties with a population of 500,000 or more.
5. Legal matters pertaining to regulation of firearms on Williamson County premises.
6. Legal matters pertaining to contracting of inmate housing of third-party governmental agency inmates
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
40.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the employment and duties of the Williamson County Manager (Executive Session as per Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberate the appointment and evaluation of public officer/department head).
 

No action was taken on this item.

 
41.
Comments from Commissioners.
 

Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles was thinking about the firefighters and other first responders who will be responding to fires during the heavy winds, and encouraged everyone to be careful with fire.
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. reminded everyone about the burn ban, and that emergency responders were at the scene of an extreme wind event in the western part of the county.

 
42.
Public Comment Period.
 

Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown

COMMISSIONERS COURT ADJOURNED AT  10:51 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 11th day of March, 2025.


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

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