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:
40. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a reimbursement in the amount of $8,263.24 to Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. and Jill Gravell relating to their purchase of supplies to make masks to be used during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Williamson County, Texas; and find that such reimbursement provides an overall public benefit and public purpose by attempting to aid in the protection of the public’s health and safety during the current pandemic and that such expenditure and reimbursement is not for the private and personal benefit of Judge Bill Gravell, Jr. and Jill Gravell.
47. 9:30 AM - Hold Public Hearing regarding setting the rate associated with the mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2020 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.
48. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on setting the rate associated with the mandatory provider participation payments that Williamson County may require of all local hospitals for fiscal year (FY) 2020 in relation to the Williamson County Health Care Participation Program and establish how the revenue derived from those payments may be spent in accordance with Chapter 292B of the Texas Health & Safety Code and the Williamson County Health Care Provider Participation Program Rules and Procedures.
42. Discuss and consider a small business plan for restarting small businesses in Williamson County.
41. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Board of Directors' recommendation of Misty Valenta to serve as the next Director of the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter following the retirement of Cheryl Schneider and authorize the tender of an offer of employment, hiring and appointment of Misty Valenta for such position to commence effective May 8, 2020.
3. 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.
13. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on ratifying the purchase of 120 gallons of hand sanitizer from Fire Oak Distillery in the amount of $5,400 to support the operations of the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center, and exempting this purchase from the competitive bidding requirements per Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024.(a)(2).
15. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the County Addendum for Cherco for construction and installation of custom-built racks in the amount of $11,300.00, to support COVID-19 operations, and exempting this purchase/lease from competitive bidding requirements per Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(2) and authorizing execution of the addendum.
17. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on ratifying the purchase of Tyvek Coveralls between Williamson County and Envirosafety in the amount of $31,182.00 to support the operations of Williamson County Emergency Services, and exempting this purchase from the competitive bidding requirements per Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024.(a)(2).
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 4 – 39 )
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. (Part 2 of 2)
46. Receive and discuss the 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). Only if necessary, take action regarding the same.
43. Deliberate, discuss, consider, receive information/situational updates and take any appropriate action on public health related matters, issues, business and concerns pertaining to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
44. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to provide Williamson County Emergency Management guidance on providing supplies to various organizations involved with COVID-19 activities. (Part 1 of 2)
45. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving addendum for Holiday Inn Express Cedar Park to support operations of the Williamson County Emergency Services Operations Center, exempting this purchase from the competitive bidding requirements per Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024.(a)(2) and authorizing execution of the addendum.
Items 49, 50, & 52 - 57
51. Receive updates on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues.
58. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 41.194 acres; 29.534 acres and 1.223 acres required for the construction of Corridor C, and take appropriate action. (J.A. Davidson Holdings, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, Pamela G. Martin, Dennis L. Davidson and James A. Davidson, Jr.) Parcel 11, parts 1,2 and 3.
59. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 2.306 acres required for the construction of Corridor C, and take appropriate action. (Thomas Dee Langston) Parcel 7
60. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 1.952 acres required for the construction of County Road 111, and take appropriate action. (Myra L. Valenta also known as Myra Valenta Now Known as Myyra L. Page) Parcel 19.
61. Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (0.150 acres) required for the construction of County Road 200, and take appropriate action. (Ashley and Noelle Vaughan)
44. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to provide Williamson County Emergency Management guidance on providing supplies to various organizations involved with COVID-19 activities. (Part 2 of 2)
70. Comments from Commissioners.