
AUGUST 12, 2025
STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(
BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:34 A.M. on TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 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 2 Cynthia Long
- Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
- Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
- Others Present:
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- Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners Court
- Bill Fairbrother, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the minutes of the August 5, 2025 Commissioners Court Meeting.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To authorize the payment of:
August 12, 2025 Supplemental Funding Report $12,081,783.42
Summary of Additional Transactions $27,596,239.40
Grand Total $39,678,022.82
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 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Those who addressed the Court:
Bill Kelberlau of Georgetown
Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill
District Clerk Lisa David
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:18 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Commissioner's Court.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0401-003010 | Computer Equipment < $5,000 | $1,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0401-004231 | Travel | $1,000.00 |
| From | 0100-0401-003010 | Computer Equipment < $5,000 | $250.00 |
| To | 0100-0401-003100 | Office Supplies | $250.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for 911 Communications.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0581-001100 | 911 Communications/FT Salary | $9,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0581-001114 | 911 Comm/Certifications | $9,000.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0453-003901 | Publications, Books, Periodicals | $1,500.00 |
| To | 0100-0453-004141 | Interpreters | $1,500.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the Elections Department.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0492-004100 | Professional Services | $80,000.00 |
| From | 0100-0492-004212 | Postage | $45,000.00 |
| From | 0100-0492-004610 | Rent | $10,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0492-004251 | Election Supplies | $125,000.00 |
| To | 0100-0492-003010 | Computer Equipment<5,000 | $10,000.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0560-003530 | Investigative Supplies | $1,392.19 |
| From | 0100-0560-005008 | Law Enforcement Equipment > $5,000 | $17,274.66 |
| To | 0100-0560-003004 | Ammunition | $18,666.85 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for the Parks Department.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0100-0510-004514 | Park Roads & Parking | $15,193.10 |
| From | 0100-0510-005003 | Equipment > $5,000 | $13,116.50 |
| From | 0100-0510-005700 | Vehicles > $5,000 | $13,690.40 |
| To | 0100-0510-005711 | Heavy Equipment > $5,000 | $42,000.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a line item transfer for Fleet Services.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| From | 0882-0882-003301 | Gasoline | $40,000.00 |
| To | 0882-0882-003524 | Sublets | $40,000.00 |
| From | 0882-0882-003301 | Gasoline | $40,000.00 |
| To | 0882-0882-003523 | Parts | $40,000.00 |
| From | 0882-0882-003301 | Gasoline | $6,930.00 |
| To | 0882-0882-004547 | Fuel Site Repair | $6,930.00 |
| From | 0882-0882-003303 | Oil, Grease | $25,000.00 |
| To | 0882-0882-003523 | Parts | $25,000.00 |
| From | 0882-0882-003522 | Batteries | $10,000.00 |
| To | 0882-0882-003523 | Parts | $10,000.00 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, July 2025 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
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 EMS.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| 0100-0000-333220 | Payment From Other Entities | $26,113.71 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
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 EMS.
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
| 0100-0540-003107 | Medical Equipment<$5,000 | $22,743.81 | |
| 0100-0540-003200 | Medical Supplies | $3,369.90 |
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 through 08/07/2025 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the TexPool Resolutions Amending Authorized Representatives for the Treasurer's office.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve awarding RFP #25RFP47 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 for the Benefits to Symetra Life Insurance Company and authorize the execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Symetra Implementation Documents for RFP #25RFP47 Employer Group Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D), Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance for Benefits and authorizing the execution of the agreements.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve contract #2025325 with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Exhibit 1: Data Exchange Request and Safeguard Plan for the Sheriff's Office, with no funding impact at this time, and authorize the execution of the Exhibit 1.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Service Agreement #2025327 between Williamson County and TEK84, Inc. for the Preventative Maintenance of the TEK84 Intercept Whole Body Scanner, located in the Williamson County Jail in the amount of $11,225.00 and authorize the execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed solicitations for Third Party Administrator Services for Risk Management under RFP #25RFP75.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Service and Goods Agreement #2025317 between Williamson County and A3 Communications, Inc. dba BryComm for the provision and installation of cabling to support air conditioning units and security cameras for the Lake Creek Annex building, located at 9500 North Lake Creek Parkway, Austin, Texas, 78731, in the amount of $7,799.25, pursuant to DIR Cooperative contract #DIR-CPO-4777, and authorize the execution of this agreement to be funded by P632.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Services and Goods Contract #2025239, between Williamson County and Data Projections, Inc. for Audio-Visual Upgrade for the Sheriff's Office Training Center in the amount of $69,918.81 pursuant to Cooperative contract #DIR-CPO-5347 and authorize execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Master Service Agreement #2025312, between Williamson County and Liquid Environmental Solutions of Texas, LLC for Grease Trap Cleaning Services, in the not-to-exceed amount of $19,500.00, and authorize the execution of the agreement.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Supplemental No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 34 to the Public Involvement Services (Corridor/Road and Bridge Program) contract executed March 26, 2019, between Williamson County and Rifeline, LLC relating to the Road and Bridge Program.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Work Authorization No. 1 to the Engineering Services contract executed March 19, 2019, between Williamson County and HVJ South Central Texas – M&J, Inc. relating to the Road and Bridge Program to be funded by 2024 and 2025 CIP.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Work Authorization No 1 in the amount of $50,000.00 to expire December 31, 2026, under the Williamson County Contract for Environmental Services between Cambrian Environmental and Williamson County dated March 19, 2024, for Environmental Services to be funded by 01.0200.0210.004100.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the submission of a formal protest/request for a contested case hearing and written comments, information and recommendations by legal counsel for Williamson County to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality relating to a petition for the creation of Williamson County MUD No. 68.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Via De Sienna and Ronald Reagan Intersection Improvements, under IFB #25IFB76.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Supplemental No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 32 to the Public Involvement Services (2023 Road Bond Program) contract executed March 26, 2019, between Williamson County and Rifeline, LLC relating to the Road Bond Program.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Supplemental No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 33 to the Public Involvement Services (2013 and 2019 Road Bond Program) contract executed March 26, 2019, between Williamson County and Rifeline, LLC relating to the Road Bond Program.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To correct the Funding Source provided in Item No. 60 of the Williamson County Commissioners Court Session on August 5, 2025, to provide that Funding Source TANS P588 as the correct funding source for the 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.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Human Resources Admin Director Holly Jung addressed the Court.
No action was taken on this item.
2025 Williamson County Fair and Rodeo Queen Morgan, and her court members Courtney and Alexis addressed the Court.
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 HUD 2025 Annual Action Plan that includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding, and transferring $80,019.00 from CDBG Administration to homeless prevention services with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED AT 11:02 A.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025.
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Daigh addressed the Court.
Motion by: County Judge Steven Snell
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion: To approve adding a 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2% for civilian employees to the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget.
Motion Withdrawn.
Motion by: County Judge Steven Snell
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve adding a Preparedness & Mitigation Specialist (0541) for the Office of Emergency Management minus the cost of cubicle space to the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget at a cost of $103,757.00.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve adding a Deputy Constable L1.4 for Constable Precinct 1 to the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget at a cost of $269,543.00(includes vehicle, office furniture, and equipment).
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Nay:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve removing a CDBG Asst. Community Development Administrator position at a savings of $92,199.00.
Motion was withdrawn.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To replace a CDBG Asst. Community Development Administrator with a part-time CDBG Community Development employee in the 2025-2026 CDBG budget at a cost of $15,673.00.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve adding a C&J Analyst 1 position for Information Technology (0503) to the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget at a cost of $101,000.00 with funds from Professional Services with no additional cost.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve adding a Ballot by Mail Coordinator for the Elections Office (0492) to the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget at a cost of $67,150.00.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Nay:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve adding Hail Repairs/Risk to the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget at a cost of $196,000.00.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: County Judge Steven Snell
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve setting aside $500,000.00 under Non-Departmental (409) in the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget for a potential water supply study or to explore water supply needs.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve adding FY24-25 Skyview Bridge Project Carryover (P708) to the 2025-2026 Road and Bridge Fund Budget at a cost of $300,000.00.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve putting $4,000,000.00 of an additional $5,000.000.00 towards SH95 Corridor Planning in Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the 2025-2026 Road and Bridge Fund Budget.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve adding a Senior Engineer Position to the 2025-2026 Road and Bridge Fund Budget at a cost of $185,244.00.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
- Nay:
-
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve ordering a Special Election for November 4, 2025.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a resolution adopting the use of the Ballot on Demand Printers.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve the voting locations for the election on November 4, 2025.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve a resolution relating to a public hearing and approving financing by Rogers Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation for the benefit of Goodwill Industries of Central Texas and Goodwill Temporary Services, Inc. and related matters in compliance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code (Note: The proposed resolution approving the bonds does not create any liability for Williamson County).
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve a Real Estate Professional Consulting Services Agreement between Williamson County, Texas and Brinegar Interests LLC D/B/A Brinegar Properties; and exemption of those 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 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve a Residential Lease Agreement between Williamson County, as Landlord, and Brenda Damer, as Tenant, for the lease of the residence and improvements located at 9769 Highway 29 W Georgetown, TX 78628 and authorize execution of the Residential Lease Agreement.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Motion:To approve an agreement between the American Red Cross and the Williamson County Office of Emergency Management establishing the terms and conditions under which the Red Cross will share client data with the County to ensure disaster-impacted residents are connected with recovery assistance for the July 2025 Texas floods.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Senior Director of Emergency Services Bill Zito addressed the Court.
General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners Court Hal Hawes addressed the Court.
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve the Texas Emergency Management Assistance Teams (TEMAT) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Williamson County that delineates responsibilities and procedures for TEMAT activities, including coordination of mutual aid and resource sharing during disasters.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Amendment to Contract #2025234 between Williamson County and A3 Communications, Inc. dba Brycomm, for the Berry Springs Project to allow for additional hours, in the amount of $2,775.00 to be funded by 2023 Park Bonds.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Addendum #2025301 between Williamson County and Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. for Cisco Flex Enterprise Maintenance in the total amount of $411,993.60 for four (4) years, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-CPO-5347.
- Aye:
-
County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Purchase #2025234 between Williamson County and Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. for the replacement of networking equipment in the total amount of $143,607.40, pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-CPO-5347.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a policy exception for the Parks Department to reclassify a position vacancy (PCN 1860).
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To receive and acknowledge approval of Change Order No.1 from Falkenberg Construction Co., Inc. for the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park Maintenance Shop Office Remodel in the amount of $15,000.65, which was approved by Williamson County Project Manager, Daryl Mutz, pursuant to the Commissioners Court's prior delegation of change order approval authority pursuant to Loc. Gov't Code Sec. 262.031.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve awarding IFB #25IFB61 Asphalt Mixes to Asphalt Inc LLC, dba Lone Star Paving Company, based on the lowest and best bid for a particular location or type of material for the Road and Bridge Department.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve awarding IFB #25IFB61 Asphalt Mixes to Texas Materials Group Inc. based on the lowest and best bids for a particular location or type of material for the Road and Bridge Department.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a First Amendment to the Consent and Development Agreement between Williamson County, Sapelo Liberty Hill, LP, and the proposed Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 61.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Renewal #1 of Contract 24IFB69 - Corrugated Metal Pipe between Williamson County and Cardinal Hardware and Lumber LLC, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, for the term of October 15, 2025, through October 14, 2026.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Renewal #1 of Contract 24IFB69 - Corrugated Metal Pipe between Williamson County and David-Tehoungue Ltd Co., on the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, for the term of October 15, 2025, through October 14, 2026.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Renewal #1 of Contract 24IFB69 - Corrugated Metal Pipe between Williamson County and Texas Corrugators, for the same terms and conditions as the existing contract, for the term of October 15, 2025, through October 14, 2026.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve Contract Amendment No. 5 to the RM 2243 contract executed January 14, 2020, between Williamson County and BGE, Inc. relating to the 2019 Road Bond Program to be funded by P326.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a real estate contract with Charlotte Lyn Walker Davis to acquire 0.8793 AC needed as right of way on the E. Wilco Highway Segment 5 project (Parcel 84 part 1).
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a real estate contract with McCullum 155, LP. a Texas limited partnership, to acquire 6.780 AC needed as right of way for the Seward Junction NE Loop project.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion:To approve a claim for actual moving expenses with Edgar Castro related to the right of way acquisition on Badgad Rd. at CR 279 (Parcel 15) to be funded by TANS P588.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Motion:To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 0.5150 acres of land located on Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Georgetown, Texas required for the construction of Ronald Reagan Segment C (Centex Materials, LLC./ Parcel 8).
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 1.360 acres of land located on Marvin Lewis Lane in Georgetown, Texas required for the construction of CR 110N (H. Brandon Bailey and Sharon L. Bailey/ Parcel 4).
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 7.926 acres needed as right of way, 0.0314 acres needed as electric utility easements and 0.8754 acres needed as waterline easements located on CR 260 in Georgetown, Texas for the construction of the proposed roadway and utility improvements on the Seward Junction NE Loop project.
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Motion:To approve a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 2.681 acres of land located on Olivia Court in Georgetown, Texas required for the construction of CR 110N (Joshua Lee Richards/ Parcel 5).
- Aye:
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County Judge Steven Snell
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED FROM THE ROAD DISTRICT MEETING AT 12:19 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025.
COMMISSIONERS COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 12:20 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025.
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
No action was taken in Executive Session.
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. Legal matters pertaining to posting and notice requirements, and legislative changes to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
d. EEOC Charge No.: 451-2025-02018; J.S.
No action was taken in Executive Session.
No action was taken on this item.
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey wished her son Zachary James a happy 33rd birthday.
There were no comments on this item.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 19th day of August, 2025.

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