Printed Agenda

The Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in Regular Session at the above location, date, and time to consider the items set forth below. It is the intent of the Commissioners Court to have a quorum physically present at the meeting. Up to two (2) Commissioners Court members may participate by videoconference call in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

1.

Review and approval of minutes.

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.

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 – 29 )

3.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Non-Deparrtmental.

Fiscal Impact

From/To

Acct No.

Description

Amount

FROM

0100-0409-004998

Non-Departmental/Contingencies

$17,393.79

TO

0100-0440-001100

District Atty/Salary

$14,061.27

TO

0100-0440-002010

District Atty/FICA

$1,075.69

TO

0100-0440-002020

District Atty/Retirement

$2,256.83

4.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of September 2024 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.

5.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the appointment of Dan Clark as President of the Emergency Services District (ESD) #4 board of directors for the term of October 17, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

6.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the appointment of Chuck Walker as Treasurer of the Emergency Services District (ESD) #4 board of directors for the term of October 17, 2024, to December 31, 2025.

7.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action for Veteran Services to pursue a grant with the Texas Veterans Commission, which will assist Veterans in Williamson County who are in need of emergency financial assistance such as rental and mortgage assistance, utility assistance, food assistance, funeral assistance and transportation assistance.

8.

Consider and take appropriate action on accepting the donation of ballistic body armor to Constable 4 from Marilie Walker.

9.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and receiving the annual audit reports from the Emergency Service Districts located within Williamson County in accordance with Health & Safety Code Sec. 775.082.

10.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the resignation of the Williamson County Fire Marshal.

11.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an addendum to the Williamson County Exposition Center License & Use Agreement between Williamson County and Texas State Technical College relating to use of the Williamson County Exposition Center.

12.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on receiving a grant from Best Friends Animal Society for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.

13.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a services agreement between Williamson County and Training Strategies, Inc in the amount of $1,500 and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

14.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving and ratifying the Moving Services Contract with Central Transportation Systems, Inc. in the amount of $47,580.00 for election equipment moving services utilizing cooperative contract # TXMAS-22-96201.

15.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Purchase #202545 between Williamson County and GTS Technology Services for CRADLEPOINT INC for a total amount of $89,518.00 pursuant to DIR contract #DIR-CPO-4751.

16.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the addendum to Bonterra Master Subscription and Service Agreement #202548 of Apricot 360 for EMS in the amount of $13,824.50 for FY2024, and authorize the execution of the agreement.

17.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Contract for Services #202547 with Hydro Jetting of Plumbing Lines with EZ Rooter DBA EZ Flow at various locations for Williamson County departments with the not-to-exceed amount of $49,899.00 and authorize execution of this agreement.

18.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Program Management Services for Justice Complex Relocation, under RFSQ #25RFSQ4. Funding Source P#TBD

19.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for IFB Commercial Lime Slurry, Hydrated Lime Slurry, and Quicklime, under IFB #25IFB2.

20.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Contract #202541 for the purchase of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training classes via the CDL Elite Program on Requisition #136002 from Good Roby LLC for the Road and Bridge Department in the amount of $42,600.00, exempting the purchase from competitive bidding under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for personal or professional service.

21.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for IFB Herbicides, under IFB #25IFB5.

22.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for Bagdad Road Right of Way Clearing Project for Bonds/HNTB, under IFB #25IFB6. The funding source is P343.

23.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 to Work Authorization No 1 under Williamson County Contract between Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) and Williamson County dated March 19, 2024, for On Call Land Surveying Services. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004150.

24.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 to Work Authorization No 1 under Williamson County Contract between Kleinfelder, Inc. and Williamson County dated January 10, 2023, for On Call Materials Testing & Geotechnical Engineering Services. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004160.

25.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 2 to Work Authorization No 1 under Williamson County Contract between Alliance Transportation Group, LLC and Williamson County dated June 14, 2022, for On Call Design Engineering Services for Small Drainage and Small Roadway Projects. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100.

26.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 3 to Work Authorization No 2 under Williamson County Contract between Seiler Lankes Group, LLC and Williamson County dated October 11, 2022 for CR 255 and CR 289 Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E). Funding source: P546.

27.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Fritz North Phase 1 subdivision – Precinct 4.

28.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Greinert Phase 1 subdivision – Precinct 4.

29.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Request for Right of Entry granting the City of Hutto, its agents, and contractors the right to enter onto Williamson County's property.

REGULAR AGENDA

30.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with the Williamson County and Cities Health District for the Cancer Identification and Breast Cancer Treatment Program funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

31.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve a subrecipient grant agreement between Williamson County and Coupland Water Supply Corporation for infrastructure improvements to public water and wastewater systems serving the community for reimbursement under The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

32.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving an Amendment agreement between Williamson County and the City of Round Rock for infrastructure improvements to public water and wastewater systems serving the community for reimbursement under The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

33.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Blanket Purchase Order in the amount of $320,000.00 as per OMNIA contract #R211101 with Fleetcor dba Fuelman for fuel purchases.

34.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving amendment #202542 with Gartner, Inc. for management consulting services to include Gartner Access for Technical Professionals and IT Leaders in the total amount of $104,277.00, updating DIR contract to #DIR-CPO-5253, and authorizing execution of the agreement.

35.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the multi-year agreement #202525 between Williamson County and Mythics, Inc. in the amount of $1,703,117.02 pursuant to Omnia National IPA R190801 and authorizing the execution of this agreement.

36.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving purchase #202543 between Williamson County and Tyler Technologies Inc for Annual Support and Maintenance in the amount of $104,595.29 utilizing Sourcewell cooperative contract #090320-TTI.

37.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the annual support and maintenance agreement #202544, for Odyssey Judicial and Jail Software with Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $513,979.12 pursuant to Sourcewell cooperative contract #090320 TTI.

38.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving an amendment #1 for TD Industries, Inc. extending the contract time and expiration of the contract from two hundred thirty-eight (238) calendar days to three hundred ninety-one (391) calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed commencement date, and authorizing the execution of the amendment.

39.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal (GMP) Bid Package 02 – Security Upgrades & Gym Renovations with awarded RFP #23RFP93 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Justice Complex Improvements Project, J.T. Vaughn Construction, LLC, in the amount of Three Million Three Hundred Thirty Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty- Two Dollars ($3,330,832.00) and authorize the execution of the GMP02 between J.T. Vaughn Construction, LLC, and Williamson County. The funding source is P476.

40.

Receive and acknowledge approval of Change Order No. 3 from Aggieland Construction for the Expo - Water Storage Tank Project in the amount of $1,853.00, which was approved by Williamson County Facilities Senior Project Manager, Angel Gomez pursuant to the Commissioners Court's prior delegation of change order approval authority pursuant to Loc. Gov't Code Sec. 262.031.

41.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #24IFB72 Crack Seal Services to the lowest and best bidder, RHB Construction, in the not-to-exceed amount of $900,000.00 and authorizing the execution of this agreement.

42.

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the award of an Economic Development Initiative - Community Project Funding grant. Local Match Funding Source: 2023 Road Bond funds.

43.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No 3 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Seiler Lankes Group and Williamson County dated October 11, 2022 for CR 255 & CR 289 from CR 254 to Ronald Reagan Boulevard. Funding source: P546.

44.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Development Agreement between Tiemann Land and Cattle Development, Inc. and Williamson County, Texas.

45.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on one claim for moving expenses with Gudelia Martinez Castillo (a tenant) and related to the right of way acquisition on the Bagdad Road/County Road 279 Project--Parcel 15. Funding Source: Road Bonds P343

46.

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bartlett regarding participation in the design and construction costs related to the Salt Lake, Brook and Front Street Projects. Funding Source: Road Bonds P687.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)."

47.

Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with 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 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 acquisition of real property located near 6531 RM 2243, Leander, Texas
z)   Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Long Range Transportation Plan.
aa) Discuss property located at 9500 Lake Creek Parkway Austin, TX 78717
   bb) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Williamson County Justice Center and Corrections Facilities

B. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential sale or lease of property owned by the County

   a)   Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
   b)   Discuss possible uses of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (Formerly occupied by WCCHD)
   c)   Sale of property located 747 County Rd. 138 Hutto, Texas
   d)   Discuss Blue Springs Blvd. property

48.

Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
        Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.

  a) Project Skyfall
  b) Project Garden
  c) Project School Bus
d) Project Lunch Lady

49.

Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, "Consultation with Attorney"), including the following:

a. General:

1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
3. Employee/personnel related matters
4. Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

b. Litigation:

1. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas/County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas.
2. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00074-LY; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
3. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00374-RP; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Texas, and Robert Chody, Mark Luera, Steve Deaton, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
5.   Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
6. Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-00254-RP; Rodney A. Hurdsman, #0217082 v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
7. Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-00576-P; Kyle Strongin, et al. v. Williamson County, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
8. 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
9.   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
10. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. 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
12.  Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01117-RP; Adam Mirelez #02413581 v. Llano County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
13. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01223-RP; Siddharth Kode v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
14. 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
15.  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
16.  Cause No. 23-2566-C480; Williamson County, Texas v. DM Medical Billings, LLC and Dina Mueller; In the 480 ^th Judicial District Court; Williamson County, Texas
17.  Cause No. 24-1887-C26; Ivory Deon Hornsby v. Williamson County, et al.; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
18. 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

c. Administrative Complaints:
d. Claims:

1. Claim No. 09272023-560-151 - auto liability claim from Pablo Paguia for incident occurring on or about September 27, 2023 at or near 8713 W Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas 78729.

e. Other:

1.  Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
2.  Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
3.  Legal matters, laws and proceedings pertaining to attorney client privileged communications relating to county business.
4.  Legal matters pertaining to the CJC North Roof Replacement Project and Contract for Construction Between Williamson County, Texas, and Texas Fifth Wall Roofing Systems, Inc.
5.  Legal matters relating to James Construction's claims on the SE Loop (East Wilco Hwy) Segment 1 Project

50.

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).

51.

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).

52.

Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).

REGULAR AGENDA (continued)

53.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.

54.

Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.

55.

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

a. General:

1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
3. Employee/personnel related matters
4. Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

b. Litigation:

1. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas/County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas.
2. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00074-LY; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
3. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00374-RP; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Texas, and Robert Chody, Mark Luera, Steve Deaton, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
5.   Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
6. Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-00254-RP; Rodney A. Hurdsman, #0217082 v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
7. Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-00576-P; Kyle Strongin, et al. v. Williamson County, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
8. 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
9.   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
10. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. 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
12.  Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01117-RP; Adam Mirelez #02413581 v. Llano County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
13. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-01223-RP; Siddharth Kode v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
14. 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
15.  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
16.  Cause No. 23-2566-C480; Williamson County, Texas v. DM Medical Billings, LLC and Dina Mueller; In the 480 ^th Judicial District Court; Williamson County, Texas
17.  Cause No. 24-1887-C26; Ivory Deon Hornsby v. Williamson County, et al.; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
18. 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

c. Administrative Complaints:
d. Claims:

1. Claim No. 09272023-560-151 - auto liability claim from Pablo Paguia for incident occurring on or about September 27, 2023 at or near 8713 W Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas 78729.

e. Other:

1.  Legal matters relating to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Final Rule Designating Critical Habitat for the Georgetown and Salado Salamanders.
2.  Legal matters pertaining to tax exemptions for private apartment developers under 303.042(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
3.  Legal matters, laws and proceedings pertaining to attorney client privileged communications relating to county business.
4.  Legal matters pertaining to the CJC North Roof Replacement Project and Contract for Construction Between Williamson County, Texas, and Texas Fifth Wall Roofing Systems, Inc.
5.  Legal matters relating to James Construction's claims on the SE Loop (East Wilco Hwy) Segment 1 Project

56.

57.

Comments from Commissioners.

58.

Public Comment Period. The Commissioners Court will conduct a Public Comment Period to allow members of the public to address the Court regarding matters pertaining to or affecting Williamson County but that do not appear as an Agenda Item on a meeting's Agenda. During such Public Comment Period, speakers shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes to make his/her remarks and the maximum overall discussion time allowed for the Public Comment Period, regardless of the number of members of the public wishing to address the Court during such period, shall be limited to ten (10) minutes. Speaking time, to the extent possible, will be evenly allocated among speakers should more than five (5) speakers desire to speak during the Public Comment Period. Please note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.