May 05, 2026 Commissioners Court - Regular Session

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>> GOOD MORNING. IT IS 9:33.

I CALL THIS MAY 5 MEETING OF COMMISSIONER'S COURT TO ORDER.

NOTICE, WE HAVE A QUORUM WITH COMMISSIONER LONG, AND

[ Public Comment Period for Agenda Items. The Commissioners Court will conduct a Public Comment Period to allow members of the public, who have properly submitted a Public Participation Form, to address the Commissioners Court regarding specific Agenda Items that are on the Commissioners Court’s Agenda. During such Public Comment Period, speakers shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes to make his or her remarks regarding an Agenda Item. Each member of the public who appears before the Commissioners Court to address the Commissioners Court regarding more than one (1) Agenda Item on the Commissioners Court’s Agenda shall be limited to a cumulative maximum of five (5) minutes to make his or her remarks for all such Agenda Items. The maximum overall discussion time allowed for an Agenda Item, regardless of the number of members of the public wishing to address the Court on such Agenda Item, shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes. Speaking time, to the extent possible, will be evenly allocated among speakers should more than ten (10) speakers desire to speak on the same Agenda Item. In matters of exceptional interest, the Commissioners Court may, by majority vote, lengthen the maximum overall public discussion time allowed on a particular Agenda Item. The Presiding Officer of the Commissioners Court reserves the right to conduct public comment regarding an Agenda Item at the time in which the item is called for the Commissioners Court’s consideration as opposed to including such public comments during this Public Comment Period.]

>> WILLIAMSON COUNTY, I THOUGHT THE COMMISSIONERS WERE JUST GOING TO BE LATE. AND NOT ALLOWED TO SAY ANYTHING, SINCE THEY WERE LATE. ITEM 26, AIR QUALITY AWARENESS.

ITERATION, TEXAN I CAME TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY IN 1979, GREW UP IN THE THE VALLEY. BUT NOT ONLY AIR POLLUTION IT IS FROM DIRT, AIR POLLUTION, IT IS FROM CARS, POLLUTION, CARS IN GENERAL. AND THE DRIVERS DON'T SEEM TO KNOW HOW TO DRIVE THEM. LIGHT POLLUTION, USED TO BE ABLE TO GO OUT IN THE FRONT YARD ASK SEE THE ENTIRE MILKY WAY.

DOING GOOD TO SEE ONE OR TWO STARS NOW.

SO I'M KIND OF WONDERING, IF THE COMMISSIONERS HAVE SOME KIND OF GAME PLAN FOR FIXING THIS PROBLEM, BECAUSE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS REALLY NOT SUPPORTING US AT ALL.

ONE OF THE KEY THINGS CISSERO SAID IN THE ROMAN DAYS OF THE REP WAS THE PRIMARY TASK AND JOB OF THE GOVERNMENT WAS THE PROTECTION OF THE PEOPLE. WE OBVIOUSLY AREN'T GETTING MUCH PROTECTION RIGHT NOW, WITH ALL OF THIS STUFF THAT'S GOING INTO OUR LUNGS AND INTERFERING WITH OUR HEALTH.

ONE OF THE INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT CISS RECRUITMENTS O HE WAS TRYING TO STICK UP FOR THE PEOPLE A COUPLE HOW TO YEARS AGO AND PEOPLE WHO WANTED TOR TYRANTS AND CONTROL EVERYTHING HAD HIM ASSASSINATED. HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF, DOESN'T

IT? >> ALL RIGHT, NEXT ON THE PERSONAL TO SIGN UP IS AMY SHILLERSTRONG.

DID I PRONOUNCE THAT CORRECTLY? ALL RIGHT.

>> GOOD MORNING. I'M AMY SHILLER STROM.

GEORGETOWN, WILLIAMSON. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK. I'M HERE TO RESPECTFULLY ASK TO RECONSIDER THE SAIL OF THE 98 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND AT BLUE RIDGE IN GEORGETOWN. WHILE REVENUE IS IMPORTANT.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE LAND DECISIONS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF RESIDENTS AND GUIDED BY LONG-TERM GOVERNMENT BENEFIT. I ARGUE THIS PROPERTY OFFERS A UNIQUELY STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY THAT SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN UP.

THIS SITE SITS ADJACENT TO I-35 AND SOUTHEAST INTERLOOP.

IT IS PROXIMITY TO I-35 PROVIDES DIRECT HIGH CAPACITY ACTION ACCESS FOR TRANSPORT. IT IS MINUTES AWAY FROM OTHER COUNTY BUILDINGS, AND VERY CLOSE TO ADULL PROBATION AND ROCK SPRINGS. ROCK SPRINGS IS WHERE 5150 CYCLE TAKEN. IT MAKES IT NOT ONLY A CONVENIENT LOCATION, BUT AN OPERATIONAL, EFFICIENT LOCATION TO SERVE AS A CRITICAL PIECE OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE.

THIS SHOULD BE THE LOCATION OF THE NEXT CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER. JAILS ARE NOT FACILITIES THAT YOU CAN JUST PLACE ANYWHERE. EXPERTS WILL TELL YOU, THEY SHOULD NOT BE BUILT SURROUNDED BY NEIGHBORHOODS OR NEAR OUR FUTURE PARKS. JAILS SHOULD DEFINITELY NOT BE PLACED ADJACENT TO A HIGHLY REGARDED EQUINE THERAPY FAST ANALYSIS THAT SERVES OUR CHILDREN AND VETERANS.

EXPERTS SAY JAILS SHOULD BE LOCATED IN INDUSTRIALIZED AREAS.

SIMILAR TO THIS PARCEL. MY ARGUMENT IS ONE FOR THOUGHTFUL PLANNING. 98 ACRES IS MORE THAN SUFFICIENT FOR A JUSTICE CENTER. PACE COUNTY JAIL ISN'T ON 22, MONTGOMERIE JAIL SITS ON 28 ACRES THIS IS THE RIGHT LOCATION. DO NOT SELL THIS PIECE OF LAND.

USE IT ALLOW THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF SOUTHEAST GEORGETOWN TO FLOURISH WITHOUT CONSTANT TRAFFIC, HARSH LIGHTS AND THE UNWELCOME PERCEPTION OF BEING BY A JAIL.

ALLOW THE THOUSANDS OF HOMEOWNERS IN SOUTHEAST GEORGETOWN TO RELAXES IN THEIR HOMES, WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT WHO WAS RELEASEED AT 2:00 AM ALLOW THESE RESIDENTS TO MAINTAIN PROPERTY VALUE AS ALLOW THEM TO CONTINUE TO ENJOY THEIR QUIET COMMUNITY . THE ONE THEY PURCHASED AND WHERE

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DON'T SELL THIS PARCEL OF LAND AND DON'T PURCHASE THE LAND AT INTERLOOP AND SOUTHWESTERN. THE COUNTY ALREADY OWNS THE RIGHT PIECE OF LAND FOR THE NEW JUSTICE CENTER.

THANK YOU. >> ALL RIGHT, OUR NEXT SPEAKER

IS JAMES HENDRIK. >> ALL RIGHT G MORNING.

MY NAME IS JAMES HENDRICK I LIVE HERE IN GEORGETOWN ALSO HERE TO SPEAK ON ITEM 46. I LIVE HERE THIS GEORGETOWN.

>> KIDS WHO ATTEND THE SCHOOL SITE NEAR THE PLANNED JAIL SITE ON CR-110. AND I'M HERE, BECAUSE THERE HASN'T BEEN A PUBLIC SEAT AT THE TABLE FOR THAT DECISION.

I TOOK THE DAY OFF TO BE HERE, BECAUSE THIS IS IS THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY THAT WE HAVE. AND THERE WERE OVER 150 PEOPLE WHO WANTED TO BE HERE TO SPEAK TO YOU, BUT AGAIN, IT IS A WORKDAY. I AM MAINLY HERE FOR THREE REASONS. TO PROTECT OUR KIDS AND DEMAND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND HOW IT IS MADE IN CLOSE DOOR SESSION WAS NO TRANSPARENCIY AND NOIM PUT FROM CONSITTENCE.

ITEM 46C IS ASKING TO SELL THE 98 ACRES OF COUNTY OWN PROPERTY I OPPOSE THAT SITE FOR A JAIL, BECAUSE IT IS NEXT TO HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOL. BUT THE CONCERN IS THE SAME.

YOU FAUX BEFORE WE SELL COUNTY PROPERTY, WHAT DUE DILIGENCE ARE WE DOING? INSTEAD OF BUYING A PIECE OF PROPERTY FOR $75.8 MILLION A THIRD MILE FROM TWO SCHOOLS AND ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOODS? GEORGE WAGNER AND MITCHELL ALMOSTRY SIT 1/3 OF A MILE FROM THE CR-110 SITES.

1700 STUDENTS, MY KIDS INCLUDED TEXAS JAILS RELEASE PEOPLE, EVERY, SINGLE DAY. OFTEN WITH NO SUPPORT SYSTEM.

A GEORGETOWN CITY OFFICIAL CONFIRMED THAT IN MATE RELEASES "A MAJOR PROBLEM AT THE CURRENT JAIL" SO YOU'RE NOT SOLVING THAT PROBLEM. YOU'RE MOVING IT 1/3 OF A MILE TWO TWO SCHOOLS. A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THOSE RELEASED INDIVIDUALS ARE PEOPLE WITH UNTREATED MENTAL ILLNESS AND VIOLENT HISTORIES AND NOWHERE TO GO, AND DOES NOT BELONG NEAR SCHOOLS WHATSOEVER, PERIOD.

THAT'S NOT FEAR. IT IS DOCUMENTED REALITY YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLACE THIS FAST ANALYSIS SOMEWHERE THAT ACTUALLY CORRECT THAT PROBLEM.

NOT JUST MOVING IT DOWN THE ROAD NEXT TO SCHOOLS AND NEIGHBORHOODS. YOUR CONSULTANT EVALUATED DOZENS OF SITES AND MET 10 THAT MEET THE CRITERIA AND CHOSE THE MOST EXPENSIVE ONE. THAT PROPERTY APPRAISED MARKET VALUE IS ROUGHLY $9 MILLION AND YOU'RE PAYING $75.8 MILLION FOR THAT THAT IS TAXPAYER MONEY.

AND ULTIMATELY THE ESTIMATES THAT Y'ALL PUT FORWARD WERE $700 MILLION OVERTIME. LOOKING AT INFLATION, CONSTRUCTION COSTS IT COULD BE OVER $1 BILLION.

AND HONESTLY THAT REQUIRES AN EXPLANATION TO THE PUBLIC.

THE MARCH 24TH AGENDA ITEM, WHEN Y'ALL TOOK OVER THE CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY READ "ASSIGNMENT OF COMMERCIAL CONTRACT.

UNAPPROVED PROPERTY. " NO PRICE, NO MENTION OF THE JAIL, NO DREAMS A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC ASKED OUT LOUD WHO WHAT ARE YOU BUYING THE ACREAGE FOR PARK OR FUN? THE PUBLIC HAD NO OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW YOU WERE DOING THAT AND SIGNED THE CONTRACT TWO WEEKS BEFOREHAND.

THAT PUBLIC VOTE WASN'T A FORMALITY.

THIS IS AN OVERSIGHT. A DELIBERATELY GET FROM THE

PUBLIC VIEW, UNTIL IT IS DONE. >> YOUR TIME IS UP.

>> I GET IN TROUBLE , IF I DON'T GET YOU OFF.

>> I KNOW YOU'RE SIGNED UP FOR OFF AGENDA, SO WE'LL COME BACK

TO THAT. >> THAT WAS ABOUT THE END.

>> APPRECIATE IT. >> THANKS, JAMES.

EVERYONE WHO SIGNED ON TO SPEAK PUBLIC COMMENTS.

WE DO HAVE SOME MORE SIGNED UP FOR NON-AGENDA ITEMS. WE'LL DO THAT, BEFORE WE GO TO EXECUTIVE SESSION.

[1. Review and approval of minutes.]

>> JUDGE, I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE MINUTES.

>> SECOND. >> ALL RIGHT, SO WE HAVE A MOTION AND SECOND. ALL IN FAVOR?

[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.]

>> GOOD MORNING. WILLIAMSON AUDITOR OFFICE.

REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR THE FUNDING REPORTED THAT WAS SUBMITTED ELECTRICALLY LAST WEEK IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,749,260.17,

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.41. >> MOVE TO APPROVE.

>> I'LL SECOND. >> ALL RIGHT WE HAVE A MOTION AND SECOND. ALL IN FAVOR? ITEM CARRIES, 3-0. THANK YOU, NATE.

[ 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 –25)]

SO SO, I WILL ENTERTAIN MOTION FOR CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 3-25,

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 5. >> JUDGE, I WOULD LIKE TO MOVE ITEM 6 TO REGULAR AGENDA, AND APPROVE ITEMS 3-5, EXCLUDING 5

AND 6. >> I'LL SECOND.

>> WE HAVE A MOTION AND SECOND. ALL IN FAVOR.

CONSENT AGENDA PASSES, 3-0. ALL RIGHT, COURT, ON AGENDA ITEM

[5. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line-item transfer for Juvenile Services.]

CONSIDERATION. >> WITH THE CHANGES I'LL MOVE TO

APPROVE. >> MOTION.

I'LL SECOND. ALL IN FAVOR? ALL RIGHT, 3-0 PASSES. ITEM NUMBER 6 DISCUSS,

[6. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position title changes, position grade changes, and any corresponding line item transfers.]

>> YEAH, I WAS TRYING TO FOLLOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING HERE.

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE IS WE'RE HIRING SOMEONE AND THE AMOUNT THAT WE HIRE, BY POLICY WOULD REDUCE THE AMOUNT THAT'S IN THAT LINE ITEM, BECAUSE THE PERSON LEAVING WAS MAKING MORE.

AND WE HAVE, WE TAKE IT DOWN TO THE MINIMUM, OR A PERCENTAGE OVER. BUT IT LOOKS LIKE WE'RE PUTTING TWO OF THOSE POSITIONED EXTRA MONEY INTO VACANT POSITIONS.

MY GUESS IS THAT SO IT DOESN'T DISAPPEAR AT THE END OF THE BUDGET CYCLE. I'M NOT SURE THAT'S OUR POLICY.

BUT I DON'T KNOW IF SOMEONE IS HERE TO SPEAK ON THAT? MAYBE BUDGET, BUT I WOULD JUST SUGGEST THAT IT STAYS NOT ASSIGNED TO, I DON'T KNOW, PCN ASHLEY IS HERE.

AND JULIE IN THE BACK. >> IF SOMEONE COULD SPEAK TO

THAT, THAT WOULD BE GREAT? >> SO I'M NOT SURE WE NEED TO ASSIGN IT TO A VACANT POSITION THERE SHE.

AND ALLEN IS HERE TOO FROM HR. THANK YOU.

>> GOOD MORNING. >> AM I LOOKING AT THAT RIGHT? IT SEEMS WE'RE DOING WHAT WE NEED TO HIRE SOMEBODY IN, AND THAT LOOKS GREAT. NOT SURE WHY THE REST OF THE MONEY IS GOING TO A VACANT POSITION CAN IT JUST STAY IN THE BUCKET ? OR DOES IT HAVE TO GO TO

SOMEBODY ELSE? >> THERE'S NO POLICY.

>> INTRODUCE YOURSELF. >> I'M ALLEN FEDERICK.

THERE'S NO POLICY AGAINST MOVING THE MONEY AND PUTTING IT INTO A POSITION. SO THAT'S A PART OF THE

DISCUSSION. >> WHAT WOULD BE THE REASON TO PUT IT INTO A VACANT POSITION THAT IS, WE DON'T KNOW.

WE WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THAT POSITION DOWN TO MINIMUM TOO.

>> POTENTIALLY, THE ONLY REASON THAT IT WOULD BE OVER THE 15 PERCENT IS IF A PERSON WAS GETTING A PROMOTION MOVING INTO THAT POSITION, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE PERSON TO COME INTO THE POSITION, KEEPING THEIR SALARY, AND GETTING A POTENTIALS 10 PERCENT INCREASE ON TOP OF THAT. THAT'S THE ONLY REASON, REALLY.

>> SO WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THIS?

>> YOU COULD BE HONEF WITH ME HERE.

I NEED TO KNOW. BECAUSE, IT JUST LOOKS LIKE WE'RE DOING THE SHELL GAME HERE. WE'RE MOVING BE AROUND TO KEEP IT IF THE BUDGET. IF WE NEED TO DO THAT FOR SOME REASON THAT I'M NOT AWARE OF, I'M HAPPY TO SUPPORT IT.

>> IT APPEARS SOMETIMES IN THE PAST THAT MONEY WAS PUT ON THOSE POSITIONS, WITH NO INTENT TO FILL THE POSITION.

IT IS JUST TO KEEP THE MONEY IN THE DEPARTMENT.

>> THOSE VACANT POSITION ADVISE BEEN THERE FOR A WHILE?

>> I WOULD THINK THAT, ESPECIALLY IN THIS DEPARTMENT THAT THEY WOULD NEED THESE POSITIONS

THAT'S A WHOLE OTHER DISCUSSION. >> ASHLEY HOLIDAY.

BUDGET. THE MONEY IS THERE.

IT IS WITHIN POLICY. WE DO NOT HAVE A POLICY THAT PROHIBITS THIS. WE HAD TALKED ABOUT PERHAPS BRINGING SOMETHING TO COURT THAT WOULD CLEAN THAT UP.

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I DON'T REALLY UNDERSTAND MYSELF.

>> OKAY. WELL, I'M GOOD WITH TABLING, PULLING THIS ITEM, UNTIL WE GET FURTHER CLARIFICATION.

>> THAT WOULD BE GRIT. >> THANK YOU.

>> APPRECIATE. >> SO NO ACTION ON ITEM NUMBER 6. MOVING ON, WE'RE GOING TO JUMP TO ITEM 20. THANK YOU, ASHLEY AND ALLEN.

[28. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recognizing the Tax Assessor/Collector's office as the recipient of the Gold Level award for their participation in the Performance Quality Recognition Program of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.]

FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE PERFORMANCE, QUALITY, RECOGNITION PROGRAM OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENTS OF MOTOR VEHICLE VEHICLES. I KNOW WE HAVE A FEW GUESTS IN THE AUDIENCE. WELCOME IF YOU WOULD PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF. I THINK THE MICS ARE ON.

>> JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS G MORNING.

FOR THE RECORD MY NAME IS DANIEL LABITHA PLEASURE OF SERVING FOR THE DISTRICTOR OF DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE.

THE MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES WE PROVIDE TO TEXANS ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH OUR STRONG PARTNER SHIP WITH TAX ASUCCESSORS, COLLECTORS AND THE TXD SERVE ON THE FRONT LINE OF SERVICE DELIVERY WITH DISTINCT AND COMMITTEEMENTARY ROLES.

INSURE VEHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION SERVICES ARE DELIVERED WITH CONSISTENCY, INTEGRITY AND EFFICIENCY ACROSS THE STATE. THE PERFORMANCE QUALITY RECOGNITION PROGRAM, IS ONE WAY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE CELEBRATES THAT PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION IT.

HIGHLIGHTS COUNTIES THAT GO BEYOND THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEMONSTRATING EXCELLENCE, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE, AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE SYSTEM WE

COLLECTIVELY MANAGE. >> OUT OF 254 COUNTIES ONLY A SELECT FEW ARE RECOGNIZED EACH YEAR.

THAT DISTINCTION REFLECTS AN EXCEPTIONAL COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE. WILLIAMSON EXEMPLIFIES THAT PARTNERSHIP. UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF TAX ACCESSOR LARRY GATIS THE OFFICE HAS DEMONSTRATED COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT CAN AND ONGOING COMMITMENT TO DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITIY MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES TO THIS COMMUNITY.

COMMISSIONERS, AT THIS TIME WITH YOUR CONSENT I WOULD LIKE TO ASK TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE DIRECTOR TITLE AND REGISTRATION DIRECTOR ANETTE CANTERO TO SHARE MORE INFORMATION, AND PRESENT MR. GATIS AND HIS TEAM WITH THE GOLD LEVEL PERFORMANCE QUALITIY RECOGNIZE AWARD.

>> GOOD MORNING COMMISSIONERS, GOOD MORNING JUDGE.

MY NAME IS ANETTECANTIRO THE DIRECTSOR OF DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE. WE SHARE THE PERFORMANCE QUALITY RECOGNITION PROGRAM REFLECTS WHAT STRONG PARTNERSHIPS LOOK LIKE IN PRACTICE IT RECOGNIZES OFFICES THAT NOT ONLY MEET EXPECTATIONS BUT CONSISTENTLY EXCEED THEM.

THIS RECOGNITION FOCUSES ON A VARIETY OF ITEMS, BASED ON INDUSTRY-BEST PRACTICES. INCLUDING REMITTING FEES ON TIME. CONSISTENTLY APPLYING STATUTES, RULES AND POLICIES GOVERNING MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSACTIONS MAINTAINING BONDS REQUIRED BY STATUTE AND RULE.

PERFORMING EFFICIENTLY AND WITH LOW ERROR RATES.

PROCESSING TRANSACTIONS IN THE TIMELY FACTION A FRAUD ABUSE AWARENESS PROGRAM. AND FOCUSING ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND IMPLEMENT COST SAVING MEASURES.

ONLY THREE COUNTIES ACROSS THE STATE WILL BE RECOGNIZED WITH THE GOLD AWARD THIS YEAR FOR THEIR PERFORMANCE IN 2025.

MAKING THIS DESIGNATION A SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT.

WILLIAMSON HAS DEMONSTRATED EXCELLENCE ACROSS EACH OF THE AREAS UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF TAX ACCESSOR LARRY GATIS IT HAS BUILT A COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP INCLUDING COORDINATION WITH THE AUSTIN PERFORMANCE CENTER WITH PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITY.

THIS LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT IS THE REFLECTION OF LEADERSHIP, COMMITMENT AND THE CULTURE THAT PRIORITIZES SERVICE AND ACCOUNTABLE. MR. GATIS, ON BEHALF OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE IT IS MY HONOR TO PRESENT YOU WITH THE GOLD LEVEL QUALITY RECOGNITION AWARD.

THANK YOU DANIEL AND ANETTE AND KEVIN FOR BEING HERE TODAY.

WE HAVE SOME VERY IMPORTANT MEMBERS OF OUR TEAM THAT ARE HERE TODAY. IF YOU CAN, MARGEY TAYLOR THESE ARE THE MANAGERS FROM EACH OF THE OFFICES MARGEY FROM TAYLOR.

MARY FROM CEDAR PARKS. SUSAN FROM ROUND ROCK.

MARIA DEALER SERVICES CHRISTINE FROM OUR GEORGETOWN OFFICE.

MY DIRECTOR OF MOTOR VEHICLE, MONICA, AND MY CHIEF DONE,

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WONDERFUL TEAMS HAVE MAINTAINED THE ABSOLUTE HIGHEST STANDARDS, AS THEY SERVE OVER 250,000 WILLIAMSON RESIDENTS EVERY YEAR.

THEY REGISTER 580,000 VEHICLES IN WILLIAMSON.

THEY PROCESS, 140,000 TITLES EVERY YEAR.

AND ALL THIS WAS DONE IN 2025, A YEAR MARKED BY SOME OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN OUR INDUSTRY, IN THE PAST 30 YEARS.

TO INCLUDE ELIMINATION OF INSPECTIONS ID REQUIREMENT CHANGES IN THE RULES, AND HB-718, A MAJOR CHANGE IN HOW LICENSE PLATES ARE HANDLED WITH DEALERSHIPS IN OUR OFFICE.

ALL OF THIS WAS DONE, WHILE EARNING A 99.56 PERCENT CUSTOMER SATISFY VAY RATING AND GETTING SOME OF THE MOST CREDIT, POSITIVE COMMENTS FROM OUR TAXPAYERS.

WE KEEP A FILE, IF YOU WANT A SPREADSHEET ON ALL OF THE WONDERFUL COMMENTS FROM TAXPAYERS.

IT IS AMAZING THAT THE GUY THAT HAS TO TAKE A LOT OF MONEY FROM TAXPAYERS IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY, I'M SO SORRY ABOUT THAT, BUT IT DOES GO TO GOOD CAUSES. THE POSITIVE STUFF OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING. IT IS BECAUSE OF THE TEAM THAT'S SITTING BACK THERE RIGHT NOW. AND THEY ARE THE DESERVING RECIPIENTS OF THIS AWARD. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING THAT Y'ALL DO EVERY DAY. AND THANK YOU FOR RECOGNIZING IT. GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.

>> CONGRATULATIONS. >> THANK YOU.

ASK THEN WE NEED TO GET A PICTURE WITH YOUR STAFF.

>> I'LL MOVE TO APPROVE. >> I'LL SECOND.

>> IN ALL IN FAVOR? >> MOTION CARRIES, 3-0.

GREAT JOB, MR. GATIS. ALL RIGHT, PICTURE IN THE FRONT.

>> CONGRATULATIONS, GOOD WORK. >> ALL RIGHT, THANK YOU.

[26. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a proclamation designating May 4 - 8, 2026 as Air Quality Awareness Week in Williamson County.]

COMMISSIONER COOK. >> AS YOU KNOW, AIR QUALITY DOES NOT KNOW ANY POLITICAL OR GEOGRAPHICICAL BOUNDARIES.

WE RECEIVE WHATEVER WE RECEIVE. OUR JOB IS TO TRY TO BE AWARE OF REDUCING WHAT WE CAN, IN PUTTING BAD THINGS INTO THE AIR.

SO THE PROCLAMATION READS. WHERE AS POOR AIR QUALITY CAN THREATEN OUR ECONOMY, AND THE HEALTH OF RESIDENTS OF

WILLIAMSON COW. >> AND WHERE AS CHILDREN, OLDER ADO ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH LUNG AND HEART DISEASE ARE PARTICULAR ITLY AFFECTED BY POOR AIR QUALITY.

>> WHERE AS IN 2025, AIR QUALITY IN THE ROUND ROCK STATISTICAL AREA WAS RATED AS MODERATE OR WORSE, ACCORDING TO THE AIR QUALITY INDEX FOR 57 PERCENT OF THE DAYS.

NOT ALWAYS OUR FAULT. WHERE AS IN 2025 THE FEDERAL

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY HAS DESIGNATED THIS WEEK MAY 4-8, 2026 AS NATIONAL AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK.

WHERE AS THE GOAL OF CENTRAL TEXAS CLEAN AIR COALITION, WE REFER TO AS CAC IS TO HELP OUR REGION MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AIR QUALITY RELATIONS AND REDUCE THE IMPACTS OF AIR POLLUTION ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE AS WILLIAMSON COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO THE EFFORTS OF THE CENTRAL TEXAS CLEAN AIR COALITION AND COMMITTED TO TAKING STEPS IN REDUCING NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON AIR QUALITY. NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED WILLIAMSON COMMISSIONER COURT DOES PROCLAIM THIS WEEK MAY 4-82026 AS AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY AND ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES TO TAKE ACTION TO BE AREA WEAR AND EDUCATE THEMSELVES ABOUT LOCAL AIR QUALITY BY VISITING THE AIR CENTRAL TEXAS WEBSITE AT AIR "SPORTSNET CENTRAL" TEXT.ORG AND BY PROMOTING AIR QUALITY AWARENESS LOCALLY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY OTHER SO MOVE WE PASS THIS.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION AND SECOND ALL. IN

FAVOR? >> MOTION CARRIES, 3- 0678

[27. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Proclamation recognizing May 3-9, 2026 as National Correctional Officers Week.]

>> TO RECOGNIZE NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WEEK, 2026 ASK THANK CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS FOR THEIR SERVICE IN THE TREMENDOUS JOB THEY DO. AND THE EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES UNDER THE THE MOST DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES.

WHERE AS ONE OF THE PRIMARY GOALS OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS IS TO REQUIRE A EFFECTIVE CORRECTIONS SYSTEM THAT, CONCENTRATE ON QUALITY FOR ALL IN MATES IN ITS CARE.

CUSTODY AND CONTROL AND ESSENTIAL TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS. AND WHERE AS CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS ARE COMMITTED TO INSURING PUBLIC SAFETY BY ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING SECURITY WITHIN THE FAST ANALYSIS, AND SUPERVISING OFFENDER CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR.

TO AVOID CONFLICTS AND ESCAPES. AND WHERE AS CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES PROVIDE OFFENDERS WITH DIRECTION, HOPE, AND A NEW FOCUS, WHILE ASSISTING WITH REENTRY AND LIFE OUTSIDE OF CORRECTIONS AND WHERE AS, CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS RISE TO MOTE ANY CHALLENGE AND SERVE THIS HONORABLE PROFESSION NOBODIABLY AND ADMIRABLY AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS STRIVE TO MAINTAIN SAFE WORKING LIVING ENVIRONMENT IN THE WILLIAMSON CORRECTIONAL FAST ANALYSIS.

WITHOUT THEM IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO ACHIEVE THE FOREMOST INSTITUTIONAL GOALS OF SECURITY AND CONTROL.

ALL CITIZENS ARE ASKED TO JOIN IN EXPRESSING OF APPRECIATION FOR THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE OF OUR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND FOR THE SACRIFICE THEY MAKE TO, PROTECT THE CITIZENS OF OUR COMMUNITY. NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT THE COMMISSIONER COURT OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY STATE OF TEXAS PROCLAIMS MAY 3-9 AS NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WEEK IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY TEXAS AND PUBLICLY SALUTES THE SERVICE OF

OUR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS. >> THAT'S YOUR MOTION.

>> THAT IS MY MOTION. >> I'LL SECOND.

>> SECOND, ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIES, 3-0.

CAN WE GET A PICTURE? >> COME ON DOWN.

ENTHUSIASTICALLY COMING UP. >> WHILE THEY'RE RUNNING DOWN TO TAKE A PICTURE. I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU, BECAUSE IT DOESN'T WORK WITHOUT YOU.

AND ALL OF THE FOLKS THAT ARE OVER THERE, AND YOU KNOW THESE ARE THINGS THAT WE DON'T SEE EVERY DAY, BUT WE KNOW THAT IT IS HAPPENING AND Y'ALL DO AN EXCELLENT JOB OF A VERY DIFFICULT JOB SOME THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

>> AND THEY DON'T LIKE THE SPOTLIGHT OR TO TAKE CREDIT, BUT THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. JOINED UP HERE BY OUR SHERIFF, WE ARE JUST SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY .

>> THANK YOU GUYS. GOOD TO SEE YOU.

>> THANK YOU. GOOD TO SEE YOU.

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>> SHERIFF, THANKS FOR BEING HERE.

>> ALL RIGHT, AGAIN. THANK Y'ALL.

[49. Comments from Commissioners.]

>> JUDGE WOULD IT BE OKAY-- YEAH, IF IT IS OKAY, FIRST, I'M GOING TO JUMP TO 49. WHICH IS ACTUALLY AN AGENDA THEM, BECAUSE THERE'S SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT CAME TO SPEAK ABOUT THE JUSTICE COMPLEX CAN. I JUST WANT TO LET EVERYONE KNOW REBECCA CLEMENS OUR COUNTY MORE MANAGER I BELIEVE IS OUT THERE AND IS HAPPY TO VISIT WITH YOU, AND MAKE SURE THAT WE HAVE CONTACT INFORMATION FROM YOU. SO THAT AND THEN I DO WANT TO JUMP TO COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS, 49.

THE OTHER ONE WAS 46, I BELIEVE. IS THAT RIGHT? THE ONE I JUST DISCUSSED WAS 46. SO 49, I JUST WANT TO SAY WELCOME TO ISABELLE CRISP WHO JOINED THE KOBE FAMILY ON SUNDAYS. OUR YOUNGEST SON JOSH GOT MARRIED AND THRILLED TO UNITE OUR FAMILIES IT.

WAS A WONDERFUL REHEARSAL DINNER.

WENT GREAT AND THE WEDDING BECAUSE THE LORD BLESSED US WITH RAIN ON FRIDAY, AND NOT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

ANYWAY, I'M THANK. FOR THAT THAT'S MY COMMENT. THANK YOU.

>> PERHAPS, WHERE I MIGHT DISAGREE.

>> CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FAMILY.

[29. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Service and Goods Contract #2026-215 with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc for the purchase of 37 Panasonic FZ-55 Toughbooks for the Criminal Investigation Division in the Williamson County Sheriff's Department, in the amount of $174, 095.36, pursuant to DIR Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-5225, and authorizing execution of the purchase.]

>> THANK YOU. >> ALL RIGHT AGENDA ITEM NUMBER 29. DISCUSS, CONSIDER TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVING THE SERVICE AND GOT CONTRACT WITH GTS TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED FOR THE PURCHASE OF 39 PANASONIC TOUGH BOOKS FOR THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION IN THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1764,000 PURSUANT SUE TO DR5225 IN AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF

THE PURCHASE. >> I PROVE WE APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION AND SECOND IS.

ALL IN FAVOR. ITEM CARRIES, 3-0.

[30. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Master Services Agreement between Williamson County and SoftwareOne, Inc. in the amount of $7,995.00 for additional Microsoft Azure licenses for Public Safety and authorize execution of the amendment, as previously approved by Commissioners Court under Agenda Item No. 57 on January 27, 2026.]

>> I MOVE TO APPROVE MOTION AND SECOND.

MOTION CARRIES, 3-0. ITEM NUMBER 3 1 DISCUSS,

[31. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving Agreement #2026-216 with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. for Staff Augmentation of a Program Manager Level III, for the Information Systems Department, in the not-to-exceed amount of $201,500.00 for an estimated 1300 hours, in accordance with DIR Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-5721, and authorize the execution of the agreement.]

>> MOVE TO APPROVE. >> I'LL SECOND.

>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER COOK, ALL IN FAVOR?

>> MOTION CARRIES, 3-0. ITEM NUMBER 32, DISCUSS,

[32. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve a Second Amendment to Contract No. 2025111 between Williamson County and Berry Dunn under TIPS Contract No. 230601 to increase hours for proposal review and preparation of the Proposal Summary Memo for the Enterprise Asset Management System Selection Project in the amount of $8,210.00, as previously approved by Commissioners Court on February 4, 2025, Agenda Item No. 30, and authorize execution of the amendment.]

EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT. >> I MOVE WE APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION BY COMMISSIONER COOK, SECOND BY COVEY, ALL IN BE FAVOR?

[33. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action ratifying the filing of a Motion for Rehearing and, if necessary, approve the future filing of an Appeal in relation to Williamson County’s formal protest and request for a contested case hearing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality relating to a petition for the creation of Williamson County MUD No. 69 (TCEQ Docket No. 2026-0180-DIS/ICN No. D-08082025-010).]

>> THAT IS 3-0. ITEM NUMBER 33, DISCUSS, CONSIDER, TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RATIFYING THE FILING OF A MOTION FOR REHEARING AND, IFNESS APPROVE THE FUTURE FILING OF AN APPEAL IN RELATION TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY FORMAL PROTEST N REQUEST FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITIY REALE TO A PETITION FOR THE CREATION OF WILLIAMSON NUMBER 69, TECX DOCKETS 2026-0180.

ICN NUMBER 0808025-010. >> I MOVE WE APPROBE.

>> MOTION AND SECOND IS ALL IN FAVOR?

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>> THAT CARRIES, 3-0. >> NUMBER 4, DISCUSS, CONSIDER

[34. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action approving the filing of a Motion for Rehearing and, if necessary, the filing of a future Appeal in relation to Williamson County’s formal protest and request for a contested case hearing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality relating to a petition for the creation of Williamson County MUD No. 67 (TCEQ Internal Control No. D-07152025-032/CN: 606406957/RN: 112248935).]

-1224835. >> YOU WANT TO REPEAT THAT.

>> I MOVE. >> THAT'S A LOT OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS SECOND BY COMMISSION COULD COOK.

ALL IN FAVOR? ALL RIGHT, JUST PROTESTING A COUPLE OF MUDS. ALL RIGHT, NUMBER 55.

>> AND HOLD ON JUST A SECOND. YOU KNOW, WE HAVE THESE ON OUR AGENDA, QUITE A BIT THESE MUDS. THE REASON WHY WE'RE PROTESTING THEM IS BECAUSE, THE REST OF THE COUNTY CAN FILL IN AS A MUD, WHICH WOULD BE UNDER THE COUNTY FOR SOME SERVICES LIKE LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND ROADS. AND WE WANT THE MUDS TO WORK WITH US. THEY'RE A TAXING ENTITY.

WE WANT THEM TO WORK WITH US ON HELPING WITH THAT, THOSE COST ASK JUST HOW THEY DEVELOP THEIR MUD.

FOR, THEY COME THROUGH THE LEGISLATURE, IT IS DIFFERENT A LITTLE BIT. IN THE EVEN YEARS, WHEN THEY'RE NOT IN SESSION, THEY GO TO THE TCEQ.

>> THIS IS, THE WE'RE NOT AGAINST THEM, WE'RE NOT TRYING TO KILL THEIR MUD. WE JUST WANT THEM TO WORK WITH US. SO ANYWAY, THAT'S WHY WE'RE DOING THIS. YOU SEE THESE ON THE AGENDA QUITE A BIT. I JUST WANT TO MAKE THAT COMMENT. THANKS JUDGE.

>> JUST FOR THE PUBLIC. WE APPRECIATE THE PARTNER SHIP WITH MUDS. JUST FOR YOUR INFORMATION, SO THE LARGEST CITY IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY IS ROUND ROCK, ROUGHLY 131000 PEOPLE, BUT OUR POPULATION IN MUDS IS ROUGHLY 15 5,000 WITH TWICE OF THAT IN SOME FORM OF DEVELOPMENT.

SO WE DEFINITELY WANT TO WORK TOGETHER AND MAKE SURE WE'RE MOVING FORWARD IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COUNTY.

[35. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve the First Amendment to Contract # 23RFP9 between Williamson County and Compass Group USA Inc, approved by the Commissioners Court on the March 21, 2023, agenda item 65 for the county’s vending services to add two (2) new locations and authorize execution of the amended agreement.]

THANK COMMISSIONER COVEY. >> NUMBER 35 DEALS WITH VENDING, DISCUSS CONSIDER, TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 23, R F P9 BETWEEN WILLIAMSON COUNTY AND COMPASS GROUP USA INCORPORATED APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER COURT ON MARCH 2120, ITEM 65 FOR COUNTY VENDING SERVICES AND ADD TWO LOCATIONS TO EXECUTE THE AMENDED AGREEMENT THE NEW LOCATIONS ARE THE NEW WILLIAM COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING IN THE PRECINCT 3 BUILDING.

>> MOTION TO THE APPROVE. SECOND.

ALL IN FAVOR? MOTION CARRIES, 3-0.

[36. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB# 26IFB27 East Wilco Hwy Seg 2 Phase 1 Intersections Project to Jordan Foster Construction LLC for Road Bond Program for a one-time purchase in the amount of $6,962,574.34 and authorize execution of this agreement, contingent upon TxDOT concurrence. The funding source is P739.]

[37. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve the first one-year renewal of Contract No. 25IFB61 between Williamson County and Texas Materials Group, Inc. for the same price and terms for the Road and Bridge Department, approved by Commissioners Court on August 12, 2025, Agenda Item # 50, and authorize execution of the renewal.]

[38. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Supplemental No. 4 to Work Authorization No. 1 to the SH 195 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard contract executed March 19, 2024, between Williamson County and Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program.]

[39. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No. 3 to the SH 195 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard contract executed March 19, 2024, between Williamson County and Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program.]

[40. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a claim  with Avatt Services, Inc. for actual moving expenses related to the right of way acquisition for the Seward Junction NE Loop roadway improvement project. (Parcel 7). ]

[41. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a letter agreement with Frinn Investments, LLC to acquire 0.0116 AC needed as right of way on the Salt Lake, Brook and Front St. project (Parcel 4). ]

[42. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Agreed Final Judgment with Sonwest Co., et al to acquire 0.4078 AC needed as right of way and 0.0098 AC needed as a utility easement for the CR 314 project. (Parcel 29 & 29E). ]

[43. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on 2 Agreed Final Judgments with Heroway Crossing, LLC to acquire 2.982 AC for right of way, 0.146 AC for a drainage easement and 0.200 AC for an electric easement needed on the RM 2243 roadway project (parcels 326, 326DE ad 326PEC). ]

[44. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Right of Way Deed for 0.0058 AC and a Public Utility Easement for 0.0174 AC to the City of Hutto for the CR 199 project. ]

[45. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Johnny L. Mekolik, Angeline E. Mekolik Patrick, Monica R. Mekolik, Katherine M. Mekolik Authier and Patrick M. Mekolik to acquire 25.220 AC needed as right of way on the Corridor B project. ]

THANK YOU. >> COURT ITEM 36-45 ARE OUR ROAD BOND ISSUES AND PAYING BILLS. I WILL CENTER TAKEN THE MOTION ON ONE OR ALL OF THE ROAD AND BRIDGE ITEMS.

>> I PROVE TO APPROVE ITEMS 36-5.

>> I'M SECOND. >> WE HAVE A MOTION AND SECOND.

ANY QUESTIONS? ALL RIGHT, ALL IN FAVOR? THOSE ITEMS CARRY, 3-0. ALL RIGHT, BEFORE WE GO TO

[50. Public Comment Period for County Matters that are not on the Agenda. The Commissioners Court will conduct a Public Comment Period to allow members of the public, who have properly submitted a Public Participation Form, to address the Commissioners Court regarding matters pertaining to or affecting Williamson County, but that do not appear as an Agenda Item on the Commissioners Court’s Agenda. During this Public Comment Period, speakers shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes to make his or her remarks and the maximum overall discussion time allowed for this 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 this Public Comment Period. Please note that the members of the Court may not comment during the meeting about matters that are not on the Commissioners Court’s Agenda.]

THAT IS AGENDA ITEM NUMBER 50. WE HAVE THREE PEOPLE SIGNED UP FOR THOSE COMMENTS. WE'LL START WITH MR. JAMES

HENDRIK. >> OKAY.

THANK YOU, JAMES. >> IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MINDS, I'LL CALL BEFORE WE'RELY. BILL COVERLAW.

>> SAY THAT AGAIN? >> ROUTE 66.

>> YEAH, SIN TENIAL. >> EVER DRIVEN IT?

>> SOME OF IT. >> I'VE NOT ONLY DRIVEN IT, MY GREAT AUNT SO, MY GRANDDAD'S SISTER OWN AND OPERATED THE BLUE SWALLOW MOTEL IN NEW MEXICO FOR ABOUT 60 YEARS ON THE OLD ROUTE

66. >> THAT'S GREAT.

>> YEAH, I'VE BEEN THERE AND SEEN THAT IT IS A GREAT PLACE. BEFORE I GET MY TWO MINUTES I WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO THE EARLIER ITEM.

>> YOU ONLY GET TWO, TOTAL, SORRY.

>> JUST THE RECOGNITION OF OUR CORRECTIONS.

>> ABSOLUTELY. >> WHEN I WAS IN ONE OF MY RESERVE ASSIGNMENTS I HAD THE NCI UNIT IN HOUSTON.

I WAS FORTUNATE TO SEE A PRESENTATION FROM G GORDON LITE HISTORIANS WILL KNOW WHO HE IS BACK TO THE WATERGATE DAYS IN HIS PRESENTATION HE DID AN OUTSTANDING OUTLINE ON HOW THE CORRECTIONS OFFICERS JOB IS PROBABLY THE HARDEST LAW ENFORCEMENT JOB THERE IS . THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT, AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO PUT UP WITH. SO, I COMMEND THOSE GUYS TOO,

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>> THANK YOU, BILL. >> OKAY REAL QUICKLY TWO MINUTES ONE OF THE THINGS HIT ME THE OTHER NIGHT I WAS THINKING ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF, IF YUE EVER HEARD OF MONUMENT TUM IT IS A FAMOUS MONUMENT ON THE EAST COAST THE KEY ASPECT IS THE MAIN CHARACTER IS POINTING TOWARDS THE SKY.

ESSENTIALLY IT IS REPRESENTING WHERE OUR RIGHTS COME FROM, FROM OUR CREATOR. WHAT IS INTERESTING IN THE MIDDLE OF THAT THOUGHT I WAS STARTING TO WAKE UP AND ONE OF THE REMOTE LIGHTS NEXT TO MY BED, THAT YOU HAVE IS TO TOUCH TO MAKE IT COME ON. IT CAME ON ALL BY ITSELF, WHICH IS INTERESTING. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RIGHTS THAT WE IS HAVE PROTECTED BY OUR CONSTITUTION IS THE 7TH AMENDMENT, WHICH I'VE ACTUALLY HAD TO EXERCISE SEVERAL TIMES.

ONE JUST A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO WHEN THE IRS HARASSED ME FOR 10 MONTHS. WE WENT BACK AND FORTH IT AND THEY KEPT REDUCING THEIR TINES AND FINALLY SAID IF YOU SEND US $15, WE'LL MAKE THE WHOLE THING GO AWAY.

I SENT THEM A ALERT BACK AND SAID YOU'RE NOT GETTING 15 SENTS UNDER THE 7TH AMENDMENT, I'M TAKING YOU GUYS TO COURT.

AND THE NEXT LETTER CAME TO ME SAID OH, WE MADE A MISTAKE.

I USE THAT AGAIN, RECENTLY WITH THE INCIDENT I HAD WITH THE LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH WILLIAMSON COUNTY.

>> FINISH THAT THOUGHT. IF YOU'LL FINISH THAT THOUGHT.

>> OKAY THE RESULT WAS THAT THE OFFICER WOULD STILL NEEDS TO BE DEALT WITH MANAGED TO GET DPS TO WRITE A CITATION THAT WAS BOGUS.

AND IT GOT DISMISSED WHEN I SAID WE'RE GOING TO A JURY TRIAL.

AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY WANTED TO LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE IT.

GOT DISMISSED. THE SAD THING WAS THAT USAA WOULDN'T BACK ME UP. THEY WERE WILLING TO TAKE THE LIABLE SOME THEY STILL HAVEN'T FINISHED THEIR SUBGATION ACTION.

BUT THE 7TH AMENDMENT IS A VERY POWERFUL TOOL.

>> YEAH, THANKS, BILL. >> I'LL DISCUSS ROUTE 66 WITH

YOU, ANY TIME. >> ALL RIGHT, OUR LAST SPEAKER IS MR. WYATT WHEELER. WELCOME WYATT.

>> HELLO. HI.

SO, I WOULD LIKE TO TALK ABOUT. >> IF YOU'LL INTRODUCE YOURSELF.

>> YES, I'M WYATT WHEELER A RESIDENT MY WHOLE LIFE OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY, I LIVE IN GEORGETOWN.

I WOULD LIKE TO TALK ABOUT THE COUNTY JAIL THAT'S OPENING UP ON SAM HOUSTON OFF OF SAM HOUSTON IN GEORGETOWN.

I'M A RESIDENT OF SADDLE CREEK. I'M VERY TO SAY THE LEAST VERY DISAPPOINTED ABOUT THE LACK OF COMMUNICATION WITH MY NEIGHBORHOOD, ABOUT THE PROPOSAL.

IF IT WASN'T FOR JAMES AND MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE, I WOULDN'T HAVE KNOWN ABOUT IT. FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND I'VE TALKED TO DOZENS OF PEOPLE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. NOT ONLY HAVE THEY HEARD BRIEFLY ABOUT IT. THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THE DETAILS OF THE SITUATION.

WHEN I WENT TO THE LAST PUBLIC MEETING I I SPOKE TO YOU.

IT WAS VERY EVIDENT THAT THERE WERE MORE OFFICIALS THERE THAN RESIDENTS. AND IT WAS CLEAR TO ME THAT NOT ONLY DO WE HAVE NO SAY IN IT, BUT THEY'RE GOING TO DO IT WITHOUT THE INPUT OF THE COMMUNITY.

I WAS ABLE TO TALK TO DOZENS AND HAND OUT HUNDREDS OF FLYERS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. LIKE I SAID, MOST OF THE PEOPLE THAT I TALK TO WITH BABIES IN THEIR ARMS, THAT KIDS THAT ARE GOING TO GO TO MITCHELL ELEMENTARY.

THEY HAD NO IDEAS IT WAS IN THEIR BACKYARD.

UNFORTUNATELY A LOT OF THEM SEEMED LIKE THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO BE HERE. SOME OF THEM I TALK TO PERSONALLY. AND IT IS QUITE CONCERNING.

I'M VERY UPSET. AND I FELT DISRESPECTED THE LAST MEETING. I HOPE SOMETHING CAN BE DONE

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I'M VERY UPSET. >> AND WYATT I HATE TO CUT YOU OFF. YOUR TIME IS IS UP, BUT WE'RE

HAPPY TO SPEAK WITH YOU. >> YES.

>> AND THANKS FOR COMING. I HATE THAT YOUR TIME WAS

LIMITED. >> I HOPE I CAN SPEAK FOR THE

THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS. >> THANK YOU, WYATT.

YOURSELF. >> I WASN'T SURE HOW MANY PEOPLE WOULD SPEAK SO I WANTED TO OPEN UP TIME.

MY NAME IS JAMES HEAD RICK THE RESIDENT OF FORGE TOWN.

FOR THE JAIL SITE I WANT TO MAKE A DIRECT ASK THAT YOU CANCEL THE CONTRACT ON THE CURRENT JAIL SITE.

IT IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR OUR COMMUNITY.

IT IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR BEING NEAR THOUSANDS OF HOMES.

I KNOW IT IS A BIG PIECE OF FARM LAND.

IT SEEMS RURAL, BUT IT IS ACROSS THE STREET FROM NEIGHBORHOODS.

IT IS A 10-MINUTE WALK FROM THE SCHOOLS THAT ARE JUST DOWN THE ROAD. THERE'S NO REASON IT SHOULD THAN CLOSE. YOU GUYS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT THE ISSUES OF THE CURRENT JAIL SITE DOWNTOWN.

PUT IT IN THE OPEN AREA THAT'S NOT NEAR SCHOOLS AND NOT NEAR NEIGHBORHOODS AND NEAR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY IT.

AND LET THAT AREA GROW AROUND THAT LOCATION.

I UNDERSTAND Y'ALL HAVE A LOT OF THINGS TO CONSIDER, BUT THE CURRENT SITE JUST MAKES NO SENSE AT ALL.

THE WEBSITE WE SET UP JUST TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS INFORMATION AND FACTS ABOUT THE SITE AND GIVE THEM OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE CONTACT INFORMATION AND MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD.

>> HAD OVER 2400 VISITSORS IN THE LAST WEEK AND A LOT OF SENDING E-MAILS. PLEASE READ E-MAILS.

THESE ARE CONSTITUENTS I KNOW YOU HAVE STAKE HOLDERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CONSIDER AS WELL. ULTIMATELY YOU REPRESENT THE PEOPLE, THE CONSITTENTS AND NEED TO LISTEN TO THEM.

AND IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO CORRECT THIS ASK FIND A BETTER SITE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

>> THANK YOU, JAMES. >> THANK YOU, JAMES.

CAME TODAY. AND AGAIN, WE'RE ALWAYS HEAR WILLING TO LISTEN. WE'RE ALWAYS WILLING TO MEET SOME IF THERE'S ANYTHING THAT WE CAN DO, JUST LET US KNOW AND WE'LL MEET WITH YOU AND TALK THROUGH IT.

SO THANK YOU. >> SO JUDGE, ALSO, HAPPY TO SET UP A MEETING, HOW MANY OF YOU ARE FROM SADDLE CROAK?

>> I FIGURED MOST OF YOU. HAPPY TO COME OUT AND VISIT WITH YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TOO. OKAY, SO THAT EVERYBODY CAN ASK THEIR QUESTIONS AND HEAR ABOUT THE WHOLE PROJECT.

I WE JUST NEED A CONTACT WHEN YOU GO OUTSIDE, IF YOU MAKE SURE YOU TALK WITH REBECCA CLEMENS THAT WOULD BE GREAT.

THANK YOU. >> THANKS, JAMES.

IS THERE ANOTHER NEIGHBORHOOD THAT'S REPRESENTED? CARLSON, AND WHO ELSE? PINNACLE?

>> CARLSON. I'M FAMILIAR WITH THOSE.

>> YEAH, OKAY. JUST MAKE SURE THAT YOU TELL REBECCA CLEMENS AND GIVE THEM YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION SO, WE'LL HAVE AN AVENUE. WE TRIED TO GET THE INFORMATION OUT TO ALL OF THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS.

IN A MUCH BIGGER CIRCLE THAN JUST YOUR NEIGHBORHOODS.

WE WERE SUCCESSFUL IN SOME WAYS, AND NOT SUCCESSFUL.

IF YOU HAVE AN ACTIVE HOA, IT IS EASIER.

SOME OF THESE NEIGHBORHOODS DON'T.

THAT'S WHY IT IS COMPLICATED TO TALK ABOUT IT OR GET THE INFORMATION TO YOU BEFORE. BUT I KNOW THAT REBECCA WOULD LOVE TO DO THAT. SO PLEASE, STOP OFF ON YOUR WAY AND VISIT WITH HER. THANK YOU.

APPRECIATE IT. >> THANK YOU, COMMISSIONER COVEY, CONSUMER COOK, ANY COMMENTS BEFORE WE GO TO CLOSED?

>> I'M GOOD. >> OKAY.

[ 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)."]

WE WILL DISCUSS 47B, WHICH IS DISCUSS LEGAL MATTERS REALING TO ENCORE AND LCRA PROPOSED BILL COUNTY EAST, BIG HILL 765 KILL VOLUNTARY TRANSMISSION PROJECT AND ITEM 46C DISCUSS LEGAL MATTERS RELATED TO CAUSE NUMBER 251798C26 DEREK SMITH VERSUS WILLIAMSON COUNTY IN THE 26 JUDICIAL COURT.

WE ARE OFFICIALLY >> IT IS 10:58 WE HAVE RETURNED

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