2. Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
3. 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.
5. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for Constable, Pct. 3.
6. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Non - Departmental.
7. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Facilities.
8. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for Purchasing.
9. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Sheriff.
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Fleet Services.
11. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector:
12. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for County Attorney.
13. Consider accepting a $350.00 donation for two (2) Memorial Tree plantings in Memory of Dannie L. Wooten.
14. Discuss and take appropriate action for additional cash drawer for Plats for $100 for County Clerk's office with prior approval of Internal Auditors.
15. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Investment Report for the Quarter ending June 30, 2016 which was approved by the Investment Committee on August 1, 2016.
16. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of a various county asset through auction including (1) Hp Laser Jet 4240 ( see attachment) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
17. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acceptance and acknowledgement of disposal of county assets through loss: stolen laptop computer (see attached) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152(3)
18. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acceptance of court awarded forfeitures of ten trailers and one boat to Williamson County.
19. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Summerlyn South Section 3 subdivision - Pct 2.
20. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Summerlyn South Section 5 subdivision - Pct 2.
21. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the amended plat for the Santa Rita Ranch South Section 15, Lots 44 & 66, Block II subdivision - Pct 2.
22. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Ridge at Cross Creek Phase 1 subdivision - Pct 3.
23. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Rocky Top Ranch & Rocky Top Estates subdivision - Pct 3.
36. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $3,305.00 for Bill Pickett Trail (East Williamson County Event Center Access Road), a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 4.
37. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Electric Utility Easement to PEC regarding Pole Relocation at Champion's Park.
38. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution regarding a TXDOT AFA for SH 29 at DB Wood Rd.
39. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement for a On- System Widening of a Non-Freeway (Divided Highway) regarding SH 29 from W. of DB Wood Rd. to E. of DB Wood Rd.
41. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an Application for Eligibility to receive federal surplus property.
42. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve authorized use agreement for filming in the historic jail on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 by Vanity Fair Confidential.
43. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Jarrell to terminate an Interlocal Agreement approved by the Court October 2, 2007.
44. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding renewal of contract with Texas Department of State Health Services-Vital Statistics Unit pertaining to remote access to the State's birth database for the County Clerk's office to support operations and issue birth certificates for out of county births for residents of Williamson County.
47. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB # 1606-099, Printing Services for Williamson County to the lowest and best bidders, KM Printing LLC, Speedy Gonzales Printing, Inc, Marfield Corporate Stationary, Safeguard Business Systems, D&L Printing and Extreme Business Services. (detailed award information is attached)
48. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on rejecting Proposal received for RFP 1606-089 Food and Drink Concessions for Expo Center and authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive Proposals for RFQ 1608-106 Food and Drink Concessions for Expo Center.
49. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for IFB# 1605-085, Hazard Fuels Reduction Program to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, Quality Tree and Lawn.
50. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving purchase of 2016 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado 4X2 Double Cab SWB CC15753 for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, as per Buyboard Contract # 430-13.
51. Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County. b) Discuss Pearson Road District. c) Discuss North Woods Road District. d) Discuss Kaufman Loop. e) Discuss Project Deliver f) Project Fiji g) Leander Medical Center h) Leander/Reagan TIRZ
52. 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 1. Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project. c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop. d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes. e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: SW Bypass f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd. g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 111 h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Park. i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for proposed CR 110 project. (All sections) j) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 258 k) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Inner Loop. l) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities. m) Discuss the acquisition of real property for DB Wood Rd. (Sneed Loop) n) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests on CR 240. o) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project. p) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Bill Pickett Trail. q) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H r) Discuss the acquisition of easements on the Forest North project. s) Discuss potential acquisition of property located at NEC of Toll 130 and Gattis School Rd. t) Discuss utilities for CR 305 at IH 35 and Reagan at IH35 projects. u) Discuss easement acquisitions from San Gabriel River Ranch Subdivision. B. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County 1). 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 the proposed sale of portion of county property on Inner Loop opposite Maintenance Building. c) Discuss possible sale of 183 A excess right of way d) Discuss proposed sale of real estate of Blue Springs Blvd e) Discuss abandonment of CR359. f) Discuss proposed sale of an easement to Enterprise Crude Pipeline LLC. C. Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman.
53. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following: a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims; c) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division d) Employee/personnel related matters e) 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. e) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District f) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters; g) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division h) Carolyn Barnes, et al v. Texas Attorney General, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County i) Appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and Payment of Disputed Employment Taxes Pending Appeal j) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015 k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop l) Claims of Texas Association for Children and Families m) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division n) Legislative changes to firearms laws and possession of firearms on county property o) Civil Action No. A-14-CV-986-DAE, Walter Chad Troutman v. Williamson County and its Sheriff’s Department, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division p) LCRA’s proposed Leander to Round Rock 138k-V Transmission Line Project including but not limited to filing as an intervenor. q) Notice of claim and demand of Morgan Lee Roach. r) Labor and employment law review of Employee Policy Manual provisions and amendments. s) Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline t) Discuss subrogation claims related to medical claims incurred during the County’s contract with Allegiance Benefit Plan Management (TPA). u) Discuss requirements related to health benefit plan. v) Case No. 1:16-cv-00505-LY, Saturn v. Barnett et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas-Austin Division w) Cause No. 3SC-15-0150, Saturn v. Estate of Billy Maddox et al et al, In The Justice Court, Precinct 3, Williamson County, Texas x) Discuss damage claim from Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation. y) Suit for declaratory judgment by the County Attorney’s Office on behalf of Emergency Services to challenge the Attorney General’s ruling in AG Letter Ruling No. OR2016-14927.
54. 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).
55. Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices in relation to the Williamson County Justice Center (Executive Session as per Texas Gov’t. Code § 551.076).
Aug 09, 2016 Commissioners Court - Regular Session
2. Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
3. 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.
5. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for Constable, Pct. 3.
6. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Non - Departmental.
7. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for Facilities.
8. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for Purchasing.
9. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the County Sheriff.
10. Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Fleet Services.
11. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve a line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector:
12. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for County Attorney.
13. Consider accepting a $350.00 donation for two (2) Memorial Tree plantings in Memory of Dannie L. Wooten.
14. Discuss and take appropriate action for additional cash drawer for Plats for $100 for County Clerk's office with prior approval of Internal Auditors.
15. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Investment Report for the Quarter ending June 30, 2016 which was approved by the Investment Committee on August 1, 2016.
16. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of a various county asset through auction including (1) Hp Laser Jet 4240 ( see attachment) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.
17. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acceptance and acknowledgement of disposal of county assets through loss: stolen laptop computer (see attached) pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152(3)
18. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acceptance of court awarded forfeitures of ten trailers and one boat to Williamson County.
19. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Summerlyn South Section 3 subdivision - Pct 2.
20. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Summerlyn South Section 5 subdivision - Pct 2.
21. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the amended plat for the Santa Rita Ranch South Section 15, Lots 44 & 66, Block II subdivision - Pct 2.
22. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Ridge at Cross Creek Phase 1 subdivision - Pct 3.
23. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Rocky Top Ranch & Rocky Top Estates subdivision - Pct 3.
36. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $3,305.00 for Bill Pickett Trail (East Williamson County Event Center Access Road), a Road Bond Project in Commissioner Pct. 4.
37. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Electric Utility Easement to PEC regarding Pole Relocation at Champion's Park.
38. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Resolution regarding a TXDOT AFA for SH 29 at DB Wood Rd.
39. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement for a On- System Widening of a Non-Freeway (Divided Highway) regarding SH 29 from W. of DB Wood Rd. to E. of DB Wood Rd.
41. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an Application for Eligibility to receive federal surplus property.
42. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve authorized use agreement for filming in the historic jail on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 by Vanity Fair Confidential.
43. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County and the City of Jarrell to terminate an Interlocal Agreement approved by the Court October 2, 2007.
44. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding renewal of contract with Texas Department of State Health Services-Vital Statistics Unit pertaining to remote access to the State's birth database for the County Clerk's office to support operations and issue birth certificates for out of county births for residents of Williamson County.
47. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB # 1606-099, Printing Services for Williamson County to the lowest and best bidders, KM Printing LLC, Speedy Gonzales Printing, Inc, Marfield Corporate Stationary, Safeguard Business Systems, D&L Printing and Extreme Business Services. (detailed award information is attached)
48. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on rejecting Proposal received for RFP 1606-089 Food and Drink Concessions for Expo Center and authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive Proposals for RFQ 1608-106 Food and Drink Concessions for Expo Center.
49. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for IFB# 1605-085, Hazard Fuels Reduction Program to the lowest and best bidder meeting specifications, Quality Tree and Lawn.
50. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving purchase of 2016 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado 4X2 Double Cab SWB CC15753 for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, as per Buyboard Contract # 430-13.
51. Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County. b) Discuss Pearson Road District. c) Discuss North Woods Road District. d) Discuss Kaufman Loop. e) Discuss Project Deliver f) Project Fiji g) Leander Medical Center h) Leander/Reagan TIRZ
52. 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 1. Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project. c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop. d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes. e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: SW Bypass f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd. g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 111 h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Tradesman Park. i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for proposed CR 110 project. (All sections) j) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 258 k) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Inner Loop. l) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities. m) Discuss the acquisition of real property for DB Wood Rd. (Sneed Loop) n) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests on CR 240. o) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests for the Brushy Creek Trail Project. p) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Bill Pickett Trail. q) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Arterial H r) Discuss the acquisition of easements on the Forest North project. s) Discuss potential acquisition of property located at NEC of Toll 130 and Gattis School Rd. t) Discuss utilities for CR 305 at IH 35 and Reagan at IH35 projects. u) Discuss easement acquisitions from San Gabriel River Ranch Subdivision. B. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County 1). 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 the proposed sale of portion of county property on Inner Loop opposite Maintenance Building. c) Discuss possible sale of 183 A excess right of way d) Discuss proposed sale of real estate of Blue Springs Blvd e) Discuss abandonment of CR359. f) Discuss proposed sale of an easement to Enterprise Crude Pipeline LLC. C. Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman.
53. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following: a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims; c) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division d) Employee/personnel related matters e) 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. e) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District f) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters; g) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division h) Carolyn Barnes, et al v. Texas Attorney General, et al; Cause # D-1-GN-15-000877, in the 419th Judicial District Court of Travis County i) Appeal of IRS Proposed Worker Classification Changes and Proposed Tax Adjustments 2011 -2013; and Payment of Disputed Employment Taxes Pending Appeal j) Potential claims and litigation against Volkswagen and Audi related to Volkswagen and Audi emission control systems on diesel engine vehicles in the period 2009 – 2015 k) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop l) Claims of Texas Association for Children and Families m) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division n) Legislative changes to firearms laws and possession of firearms on county property o) Civil Action No. A-14-CV-986-DAE, Walter Chad Troutman v. Williamson County and its Sheriff’s Department, In The United States District Court For The Western District Of Texas, Austin Division p) LCRA’s proposed Leander to Round Rock 138k-V Transmission Line Project including but not limited to filing as an intervenor. q) Notice of claim and demand of Morgan Lee Roach. r) Labor and employment law review of Employee Policy Manual provisions and amendments. s) Berry Springs Park and Preserve pipeline t) Discuss subrogation claims related to medical claims incurred during the County’s contract with Allegiance Benefit Plan Management (TPA). u) Discuss requirements related to health benefit plan. v) Case No. 1:16-cv-00505-LY, Saturn v. Barnett et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas-Austin Division w) Cause No. 3SC-15-0150, Saturn v. Estate of Billy Maddox et al et al, In The Justice Court, Precinct 3, Williamson County, Texas x) Discuss damage claim from Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation. y) Suit for declaratory judgment by the County Attorney’s Office on behalf of Emergency Services to challenge the Attorney General’s ruling in AG Letter Ruling No. OR2016-14927.
54. 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).
55. Discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices in relation to the Williamson County Justice Center (Executive Session as per Texas Gov’t. Code § 551.076).