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The Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioners Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items:
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Review and approval of minutes. |
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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.
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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 – 24 )
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Constable 4. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Purchasing. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Road and Bridge Division. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position title changes, position grade changes, and any corresponding line item transfers. Click to View |
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Merit Report
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Merit LIT
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 through 06/06/2024 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector. Click to View |
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041224-060624 Refunds Over 2500
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, May 2024 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005. Click to View |
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JP4 EOM MAY 2024
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to accept a grant from Best Friends Animal Society. Click to View |
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Best Friends Agreement
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the termination of the Services Contract for Livestock Wrangler for Impoundment & Disposition of Estrays with Keith Pajestka, effective July 11, 2024, and that appropriate officials take necessary actions to provide notice of such termination of the agreement. Click to View |
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Notice of Termination Letter
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Service Contract
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval and receipt of Vehicle Reimbursement Agreement with Santa Rita Master Community for off duty contracting of County Sheriff Deputies to be effective June 11, 2024 (located in Liberty Hill). Click to View |
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Santa Rita Master Community
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on rejecting proposals submitted for RFP #24RFP35 Countywide Disaster Related Debris Removal Services and request that information related to the competition be excepted pursuant to Texas Government Code 552.104 and authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids under the new RFP #24RFP60. Click to View |
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Award Recommendation Letter
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFSQ #21RFSQ2, providing design & engineering services relating to the Animal Shelter HVAC Fixes to Ramirez-Simon Engineering, LLC, in the amount of $51,900.00 and authorize execution of the agreement. Click to View |
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Agreement
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Form 1295 - Ramirez-Simon Engineering, LLC
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFSQ #21RFSQ2 to Ramirez Simon Engineering, LLC, relating to the Chilled Water (CHW) System Evaluation at SO/JAIL for Facilities Management, in the amount of $15,300.00 and authorize execution of the agreement. Click to View |
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Professional Consulting Services Agreement
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Form 1295 - Ramirez-Simon Engineering, LLC
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving rental Contract #2024208 with Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc. to rent a heavy equipment mechanical sweeper in the amount of $36,000.00 for a 3-month term and authorizing the execution of the lease agreement. Click to View |
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Kinloch Rental Agreement and Quote
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Form 1295 Kinloch
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Purchase Contract #2024203 for truck mounted attenuators for the Road and Bridge Department from Traffic & Parking Control Co. Inc. in the amount of $74,826.00 pursuant to Co-Op OMNIA Partners Contract #2020-200 and authorizing the execution of the contract. Click to View |
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Purchase Contract and Quote
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Form 1295 - Traffic and Parking Control Co Inc
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Change Order No 1 to contract number 23IFB91 for Texas Materials Group in the amount of -$307,923.76 for O'Connor Drive Milling and Overlay. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.003599. Click to View |
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Texas Materials Group 23IFB91 O'Connor Dr Milling & Overlay
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 1 in the amount of $50,000.00 to expire December 31, 2026 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. and Williamson County dated March 19, 2024 for On Call Traffic Engineering Services. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100. Click to View |
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Kimley-Horn 24RFSQ17 WA1 On Call Traffic Engineering Services
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving 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 Bartlett Farms MUD of Williamson County, Texas. Click to View |
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TCEQ Comment Letter - Bartlett Farms MUD
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 6 Section 3 subdivision – Precinct 2. Click to View |
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Final Plat - SRR Ph 6 Sec 3
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the BC 207 subdivision – Precinct 2. Click to View |
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Final (minor) Plat - BC 207
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for The Cove Phase 2 subdivision – Precinct 4. Click to View |
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Final Plat - The Cove Ph 2
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the final plat for the Beyersville Expanse subdivision – Precinct 4. Click to View |
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Final (minor) Plat - Beyersville Expanse
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on ratifying and approving the final plat for the Firefly Pointe Phase 1 subdivision – Precinct 4. Click to View |
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Final Plat - Firefly Pointe Ph 1
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REGULAR AGENDA
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a proclamation celebrating that most Texan of holidays, Juneteenth. Click to View |
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Juneteenth Proclamation 2024
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Discuss and take appropriate action on Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funding and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Click to View |
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ESG and HOME Funds
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on naming two roads at the Williamson County Exposition Center. Click to View |
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Expo Center road names map
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the engagement of the firm of Secretariat Advisors, LLC to provide expert litigation consulting services in relation to the matter of Williamson County, Texas vs. Ritter Botkin Prime Construction, Inc and Great American Insurance Company of New York in the 368th Judicial District Court, Williamson County, Texas; 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). Click to View |
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Secretariat Engagement Letter - River Ranch Park Project
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on directing the Williamson County Attorney's office to file a Declaratory Judgment Action on a Public Information Act request based on conflicting rulings. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the engagement of the law firm of White Espey, PLLC to provide legal representation as it relates to workers’ compensation matters on behalf of Williamson County; 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 Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(a)(4). Click to View |
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engagement letter - white epsey
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #24RFP36 Countywide Disaster Related Debris Monitoring Services to the highest scoring proposer, Tetra Tech, Inc. and authorizing the execution of associated documents. Click to View |
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Redacted Score Sheet
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Tetra Tech Agreement
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Tetra Tech FEMA Addendum
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Form 1295 Tetra Tech
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #24RFP46 for the HVAC Air Filter Maintenance Services for Williamson County, Texas, to Tex-Air Filters and authorizing execution of the agreement. Click to View |
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Letter of Recommendation
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Scoring Matrix
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Form 1295 - Tex-Air Filters
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Receive and acknowledge approval of Change Order No. 1 from J.T. Vaughn Construction Co. for the Historic Courthouse - Exterior Painting Project in the amount of $13,327.00, which was approved by Williamson County Facilities County Architect, Trenton Jacobs pursuant to the Commissioners Court’s prior delegation of change order approval authority pursuant to Loc. Gov’t Code Sec. 262.031. Click to View |
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Historic Courthouse - Exterior Painting CO1
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Park's Department. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on transferring $40,000 from P374 (Thrall Street) to P371 (East Wilco Highway Corridor E2) and move the remaining amount of $20,344.80 from P374 (Thrall Street) to P372 (East Wilco Highway Corridor E3). Also to transfer $2,000,000 from P399 (2019 Road Bond Non-Departmental) to P366 (CR 332 Realignment). Click to View |
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2019 Road Bond Memo
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on transferring $145,000 from P457 (LTP ROW) to P600 (Chandler Corridor Segment 2). Click to View |
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FY24 LTP Memo
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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on transferring $24,649.54 from P592 (Blackland Hailstorm) and $42,926.46 from P589 (Berry Springs Hailstorm) to P696 (SWRP Parking Lot Paving). Click to View |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Development Agreement with Hutto 525 Development Partners for improvements to CR 133. Click to View |
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CR 133 Development Agreement
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract Amendment No. 4 to the Corridor C (SH 29 Bypass) contract between Williamson County and AtkinsRéalis relating to the Road Bond Program. Project: P459 Fund Source: Road Bonds Click to View |
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CorridorC(SH29Bypass)-ATKINS Amendment04
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a purchase contract with LCRA Transmission Services for 8.396 acres needed as right of way on the Hero Way project. Funding Source: TANS P588 Click to View |
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contract
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a correction deed with Santa Rita Commercial LLC regarding 0.1956 AC required as right of way on the Ronald Reagan Widening construction project (Parcel 14P1). Funding Source: Road Bonds P366 Click to View |
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deed
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (Lot 1 of Teichelman acres and 2.69 acres out of the Jacob Ebberly survey) required for the construction of Corridor A-2. (2600 Bluebonnets LLC) Funding Source: TANS P588 Click to View |
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Resolution
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Donation Deed of 0.576 acres on Stubblefield Lane owned by Williamson County to the City of Liberty Hill in exchange for right of way required for the construction of the Liberty Hill Bypass construction project. Click to View |
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deed
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement regarding the participation of the City of Copeland, Texas and Williamson County, Texas in the design and construction costs related to the CR 458 project. Funding Source: Road Bonds P678 Click to View |
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ILA
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a purchase contract with JBS Holdings LP for 3.854 acres needed as right of way on the Bagdad Rd. @ CR 278 project. (parcel 6). Funding Source: Road Bond P438 Click to View |
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contract
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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)."
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Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)
A. Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
Preliminary discussions relating to the proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
a) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 332
b) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 143
c) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
d) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 255.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 195 @ Ronald Reagan.
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property for future SH 29 corridor.
g) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Hero Way.
h) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for E. Wilco Highway.
i) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor A.
j) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor B
k) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
l) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
m) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor E.
n) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F
o) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor H
p) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Corridor J.
q) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Corridor K.
r) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Corridor I.
s) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Ronald Reagan Widening.
t) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for CR 313.
u) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for Bagdad Road/CR 279.
v) Discuss the acquisition of right of way for CR 314.
w) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Seward Junction Loop
x) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 110N
y) Discuss acquisition of real property located near 6531 RM 2243, Leander, Texas
z) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Long Range Transportation Plan.
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
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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 Soul Train
c) Project School Bus Click to View |
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Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, "Consultation with Attorney"), including the following:
a. General:
1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
3. Employee/personnel related matters
4. Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
b. Litigation:
1. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas/County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas.
2. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00074-LY; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
3. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00374-RP; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Texas, and Robert Chody, Mark Luera, Steve Deaton, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
5. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
6. Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-00254-RP; Rodney A. Hurdsman, #0217082 v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
7. Cause No. 22-2067-C395; Chauncy Williams v. Williamson County Attorney's Office Victim Services Division, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
8. Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-00576-P; Kyle Strongin, et al. v. Williamson County, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
9. Cause No. 22-1213-C425; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Argonaut Insurance Company; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
10. Cause No. 22-1359-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter, Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Great American Insurance Company of New York; In the 368th Judicial Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00019; Cindy McNatt, individually and as dependent administrator of Estate of Joshua Ray McNatt, et al. v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
12. Cause No. 23-0297-C368; Texas Fair Defense Project v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
13. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
14. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00086; Kailey Padilla v. Daniel Osvaldo Perez and Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
19. 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
20. 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
21. Cause No. 23-2583-C480; Chauncy Williams v. Adrianne Pernell, et al.; In the 480th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
22. Cause No. 3-2566-C480; Williamson County, Texas v. DM Medical Billings, LLC and Dina Mueller; In the 480th Judicial District Court; Williamson County, Texas
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B
d. Claims:
1. Claim No. 07192023-560-109 - auto liability claim by Edge Electric, Inc. for incident occurring on or about 7/19/2023
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.
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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). |
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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). |
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Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or security audits in relation to the Williamson County Justice Center/Williamson County Courthouse (Executive Session as per Texas Gov’t. Code § 551.076). |
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REGULAR AGENDA (continued) |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development. |
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Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate. |
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other legal matters, including the following:
a. General:
1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
3. Employee/personnel related matters
4. Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
b. Litigation:
1. Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas/County of Williamson v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas.
2. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00074-LY; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
3. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00374-RP; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Texas, and Robert Chody, Mark Luera, Steve Deaton, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00615-LY; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
5. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the 395th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
6. Civil Action No. 1:22-cv-00254-RP; Rodney A. Hurdsman, #0217082 v. Mike Gleason, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
7. Cause No. 22-2067-C395; Chauncy Williams v. Williamson County Attorney's Office Victim Services Division, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
8. Civil Action No. 4:22-cv-00576-P; Kyle Strongin, et al. v. Williamson County, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
9. Cause No. 22-1213-C425; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Argonaut Insurance Company; In the 425th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
10. Cause No. 22-1359-C368; Williamson County, Texas v. Ritter, Botkin Prime Construction Company, Inc. and Great American Insurance Company of New York; In the 368th Judicial Court of Williamson County, Texas
11. Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00019; Cindy McNatt, individually and as dependent administrator of Estate of Joshua Ray McNatt, et al. v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
12. Cause No. 23-0297-C368; Texas Fair Defense Project v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
13. Cause No. 23-0612-C395; Kirsten Davis v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 395th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
14. Cause No. 23-1061-C368; Heather Lorenzen v. Williamson County; In the 368th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-00086; Kailey Padilla v. Daniel Osvaldo Perez and Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
19. 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
20. 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
21. Cause No. 23-2583-C480; Chauncy Williams v. Adrianne Pernell, et al.; In the 480th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
22. Cause No. 3-2566-C480; Williamson County, Texas v. DM Medical Billings, LLC and Dina Mueller; In the 480th Judicial District Court; Williamson County, Texas
c. Administrative Complaints:
1. EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-00766 - K.B
d. Claims:
1. Claim No. 07192023-560-109 - auto liability claim by Edge Electric, Inc. for incident occurring on or about 7/19/2023
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.
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials.
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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.
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Bill Gravell, Jr., County Judge
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This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 7th day of June 2024 at 3:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. |