
AUGUST 5, 2025
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
- Present:
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- County Judge Steven Snell
- Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
- Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
- Absent:
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- Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
- Others Present:
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- Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners Court
- Bill Fairbrother, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve minutes of the July 29, 2025 Commissioners Court Meeting.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To authorize the payment of:
August 5, 2025 Supplemental Funding Report $4,570,805.21
Summary of Additional Transactions $572,606.39
Grand Total $5,143,411.60
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 Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0475-001100 | County Atty/FT Salary | $3,240.00 |
| To | 0100-0475-002030 | County/Atty/Insurance | $3,240.00 |
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Pct 1.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0451-003005 | Office Furniture | $1,465.00 |
| To | 0100-0451-004100 | Professional Services | $1,465.00 |
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a line-item transfer for Road and Bridge.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0200-0210-000777 | Transfer to Cap. Projects-P623 | $155,000.00 |
| To | 0200-0210-003597 | Roadway Rehab | $155,000.00 |
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a line-item transfer for Road and Bridge.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0200-0210-000777 | Transfer to Cap. Projects-P623 | $375,000.00 |
| To | 0200-0210-000777 | Transfer to Cap. Projects-P499 | $375,000.00 |
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve the purchasing department's monthly report of asset dispositions through auction, pursuant to Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of June 01, 2025, through June 28, 2025.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
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 06.01.2025 through 06.28.2025.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Trade In, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152, for the period of 07.01.25 through 07.26.25.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues to the General Fund.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| 0100-0000-342235 | Jury Service Reimbursement Fee | $18,000.00 |
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve authorizing the disposal of various county vehicles(s) and equipment assets through auction, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the All District Courts Budget.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| 0100-0435-004002 | Jurors, Grand Jurors | $18,000.00 |
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for the District Attorney’s Office from State Judiciary Apportionment Funds.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| 0100-0000-335602 | District Atty Sal. Supplement | $7,500.00 |
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for the District Attorney’s Office from State Judiciary Apportionment Funds.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| 0100-0440-001940 | Apportionment Supplement | $6,063.06 | |
| 0100-0440-002010 | FICA | $463.82 | |
| 0100-0440-002020 | Retirement | $973.12 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve the imposition the same optional fees for Calendar Year 2026 that were implemented in Calendar Year 2025 as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code, including the County Road and Bridge Fund fee, not to exceed $10, and the Child Safety fee, not to exceed $1.50, and the submission of the required notification form to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Amendment No. 2 to the Subrecipient Agreement between Williamson County and Lonestar Regional Water Authority water project, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve authorizing the advertising and setting the date/time for a public hearing at 10AM on September 23, 2025, agenda for the County Clerk's Records Archive Plan 2025-2026 to be voted upon on September 23rd, 2025.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve the setting of Sheriffs' and Constables' Fees to be effective January 1, 2026, as authorized by Local Government Code Section 118.131, and subsequent reporting of such fees to the Comptroller's Office no later than October 15, 2025.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To accept a donation of a Black Powder Revolver Pistol replica gun with stand for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code 81.032.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Professional Service Agreement #2025279 between Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the implementation specialist to assist with the deployment of the Odyssey upgrade to Enterprise Justice 2023.0.47 on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in the amount of $2,260.00 and pursuant to Sourcewell cooperative contract, Sourcewell #060624-TTI, and authorize the execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Services and Goods Agreement #2025316 between Williamson County and Links Communication, Inc. to provide and install cabling for the IT rooms in various buildings within Williamson County, for the amount of $4,500.00, and authorize the execution of the service agreement.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Service and Goods Contract #2025319 between Williamson County and FreeIt Data Solutions Inc. for a managed service designed to monitor alerts from UPS devices across Williamson County, for a one (1) year term, in the total amount $74,723.65, per the terms of DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-4696, and authorize the execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Services and Goods Contract #2025321, between Williamson County and The Brandt Companies, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of Forty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Six Dollars ($42,806.00), per Choice Partners Cooperative Contract #CSP-22-049MF, and authorize execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Construction Service Agreement No. 2025323 between Williamson County and G2 Construction Services, Inc. for the 516 Pine Street Fence Repair, in the not-to-exceed amount of Three Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($3,700.00), pursuant to Cooperative Contract #TIPS 241001 and authorize execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve awarding RFSQ #24RFSQ53 to Komatsu/Rangel, Inc. for the Facilities Service Center & North Campus Impound Awnings in the amount of Six Thousand Four Hundred Six Dollars ($6,406.00) and authorize execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve awarding RFSQ #25RFSQ51 Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Building Addition Design and Engineering Services to Quorum Architects, Inc. in the amount of One Million One Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars ($1,177,888.00) and authorize execution of the agreement to be funded by P719.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve awarding RFP # 25RFP55-Irrigation Services to American Irrigation Repair, LLC in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) and authorize execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve formally closing out and not awarding #25IFB49 Portland Cement, due to the only bid submittal received exceeds Road and Bridge Department budget parameters, and approve the Contract# 2025320 quote for Portland cement with Ash Grove Cement with the attached unit pricing on vendor's quote.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Work Authorization No 2 in the amount of $29,315.00 to expire December 31, 2025 under Williamson County contract for Engineering Services between Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC and Williamson County dated March 19, 2024 for CR 201 to be funded by P499.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Supplement No. 4 to Work Authorization No. 13 to the Corridor E3/E4 (East Wilco Highway Segments 5 and 6) contract executed May 19, 2020, between Williamson County and Surveying And Mapping, LLC, relating to the 2019 Road and Bridge Program to be funded by P693 and P694.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve the final plat for the Cascade Phase 2 subdivision – Precinct 2.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Work Authorization No. 1 to the On-Call Materials, Testing & Geotechnical Engineering Services (Road Bond Program) contract executed September 11, 2024, between Williamson County and Rodriguez Engineering Laboratories relating to the 2019 Road Bond Program to be funded by P358.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Work Authorization No. 10 to the On-Call Environmental Services (Road Bond Program) contract executed May 9, 2024, between Williamson County and SWCA Environmental Consultants relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program to be funded by P667.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve establishing the County Holiday Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Wellness Coordinator Angela Collins addressed the Court.
No action was taken on this item.
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve Service and Goods Contract #2025322 of Document Preservation of Probate Records from Kofile Technologies, Inc. for conservation treatments and rebinding for the County Clerk's Office in the amount of $3,039,414.18, pursuant to Denton County ILA, and authorize execution of the proposal.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve a 2nd Amendment to the Standard Agreement with Local Governmental Entity regarding off-duty contracting of County Sheriff's Deputies by and between Paloma Lake Municipal Utility District #1, Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Williamson County, Texas relating to a 2nd Amendment to the vehicle reimbursement amount.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve purchase #2024298 between Williamson County and Election Systems & Software LLC for the amount of $116,215.00 pursuant to BuyBoard #710-23 and authorize the execution of the purchase for FY 2025.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve the engagement of Bovey & Cochran PLLC to provide general counseling and legal services regarding various Williamson County matters, including but not limited to economic development, subdivision and development issues, and other legal matters as directed by Williamson County; and exemption of such services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(a)(4).
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a Public Notice that the Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas will consider the approval of a tax abatement agreement with Labatt Food Services, LLC, as Applicant, at its regularly scheduled Commissioners Court meeting on September 9, 2025, in relation to the design and construction of 150,000 square feet of warehouse space and ancillary facilities on an approximate 48 acre tract of land situated near the intersection of IH-35S and Ronald Reagan Boulevard (WCAD R584644 - AW0421 AW0421 - Manchaca, A. Sur., Acres 47.993) in the Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 2, being located in Jarrell, Texas, with estimated cost of the improvements being approximately $42 million dollars for the warehouse space and ancillary facilities, which includes buildings and other real property improvements and tangible personal property including machinery and equipment.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Moved to Executive Session for Attorney Consultation.
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the engagement of the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to represent Williamson County and William Russell Barrett in relation to the matter of Cause No. 25-1798-C26; Derrick Smith v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Texas Local Government Code § 262.024(a)(4), and finding that funding such agreement as to William Russell Barrett serves a public interest and not merely a private interest, and that any alleged act or omission of said party in relation to the allegations asserted in this lawsuit was performed while acting in good faith and within the scope of his official duties as a Williamson County employee.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Senior Director of Parks and Venues Russell Fishbeck
No action was taken on this item.
No action was taken on this item.
No action was taken on this item.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To include a record vote on a proposed TOTAL maximum tax rate of $0.413776 per $100 assessed value for Williamson County and R/FM (Road and Bridge Fund) for the tax year 2025.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To schedule a public hearing on the proposed tax rate at 9:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Renewal #1 for Contract #24RFP30 with JM Engineering, LLC., to provide HVAC maintenance services for Williamson County buildings, for the same terms and conditions as the original agreement but with an anticipated price increase, for the term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Master Service Agreement #2025252, between Williamson County and Automated Logic Contracting Services, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of Five-Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) pursuant to BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #720-23 and authorize execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Renewal #1 for Contract #23RFP101 with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc., to provide Solid Waste and Recycling Services for Williamson County, for the same annual amount of $139,400.28 with the same terms and conditions as the original agreement, for the term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Construction Service Agreement No. 2025318 between Williamson County and The Brandt Companies, LLC for the North CJC Chiller Replacement, in the not-to-exceed amount of Three Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Nine and 78/100 Dollars ($308,379.78), pursuant to Choice Partners Cooperative Contract #CSP-22-049MF and authorize execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the extension of Contract #23RFP96 for Landscape Maintenance Services for Williamson County Facilities with Red & White Greenery, Inc. for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, except for updated pricing ($865,791.31) for adding 12 visits to CSCD property, for a 12-month term from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Agreement for Design and Engineering Services between Williamson County and BLGY, Inc. being dated effective April 5, 2022, relating to the Juvenile Justice Center Addition.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a policy exception for Facilities to reclassify a key position (Position Control Number 1919) vacancy.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Steven Snell
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve awarding #24RFSQ35 Utility Coordination and Engineering Services for DCCM in the maximum amount payable of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) and authorize execution of this agreement.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Steven Snell
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Letters to Tribes for the Southeast Loop Connection project, a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 4 to be funded by P392.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Steven Snell
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Prewitt Farms, LTD. a Texas limited partnership, and Zinzinia Williamson County, LTD. A Texas limited partnership, to acquire 1.097 acres and 6.554 acres as right of way needed for the CR 401 project to be funded by TANS P588.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Steven Snell
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Darla Kruger to purchase Lot 25, Block A of the Thomas Park Subdivision required for the construction of Corridor B/Chandler Road to be funded by LTP P457.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Steven Snell
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Douglas and Dorothy Knauth to purchase Lot 22, Block A of the Thomas Park Subdivision required for the construction of Corridor B/Chandler Road to be funded by LTP P457.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Steven Snell
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a claim for actual moving expenses with J&M LLC, dba Action Roofing for costs related to the right of way acquisition on Hero Way Parcel 207 to be funded by TANS P588.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
Motion by: County Judge Steven Snell
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a rule 11 settlement agreement with Steven and Kelly Counts to acquire 0.266 acres required as right of way for the construction of Corridor H. (Parcel 34) to be funded by TANS P588.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long (Absent)
1. Discuss potential acquisition of real property tract(s) for the future location of the Williamson County Justice Center and Corrections Facilities.
2. Discuss potential acquisition of real property located at 2800 Highway 95, Taylor, Texas 76574.
3. Discuss potential sale of approximately 98 acres located at Blue Springs Boulevard/Blue Ridge Drive, Georgetown, Texas.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
a. Project Sequoia
b. Project Lunch Lady
No action was taken in Executive Session.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Cause No. 25-1978-C26; Derrick Smith v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
No action was taken on this item.
No action was taken on this item.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook congratulated Belton High School for their strong showing in the 2025 Skills USA Competition recently held in Atlanta, Georgia. The four person team placed second in the nation, building an 8ft by 10ft tiny home that integrated electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and masonry skills.
Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 12th day of August, 2025.

ATTEST: Nancy E. Rister, Clerk of Commissioners Court, Williamson County, Texas
By: Bill Fairbrother, Executive Assistant to County Clerk