Sep 22, 2026 Commissioners Court - Regular Session

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>> ALL RIGHT. GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME TO THE SEPTEMBER 22ND MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT.

THE TIME IS 9:42. LITTLE LATE START TODAY.

[ 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.]

OUR FIRST SPEAKER IS BILL COVERLAW.

ACTUALLY BILL I HAVE YOU A THE ONLY SPEAKER.

SPEAKING ON AGENDA ITEM 16 AND 58.

AND ONCE YOU GET SETTLED, WE'LL IF YOU'LL INTRODUCE YOURSELF AND

WE'LL START THE CLOCK. >> FROM WILLIAMSON COUNTY.

YOU WERE WONDERING WHERE I WAS LAST WEEK?

>> I WAS. >> I WAS AT THE TOP GUN SCHOOL OUT IN NEVADA. THE AND WE HAD A WONDERFUL TOUR OF THE TOP GUN FIGHT LINE. AND A WONDERFUL BRIEFING ON MODERN DAY TACTICS AND STRATEGIES FOR AIR COMBAT.

SO IT WAS A GREAT TIME. >> DID YOU GET IN ANY PLANES?

>> NO, NOT THIS TIME. I HAVEN'T BEEN IN ONE OF THOSE

FIGHTER PLANES IN A LONG TIME. >> WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE BACK.

>> THANK YOU. OKAY.

ITEM 16 REGARDING 155-ACRE LEASE.

AND I LOOKED AT THE AMOUNT OF THE LEASE.

AND IT ROLLS OUT TO BE SLIGHTLY UNDER $12 PER ACRE WHICH GOT MY BRAIN THINKING. SO I STARTED LEAGUES FARM PROPERTY OVER A DECADE AGO. AND I'M LEASING IT AT $14 AN ACRE TRYING TO KEEP COS LOW SO OUR FARMERS CAN MAKE A PROFIT.

THE REALITY IS THAT USUALLY RUNS 25 TO $35 AN ACRE NOW, AND I WAS WONDERING WHY THIS LEASE UP HERE FOR 155 ERICS WAS SO CHEAP.

THAT'S A HECK OF A BARGAIN. >> WE BOUGHT THE LAND FROM A GENTLEMAN, AND HE IS JUST LIVING OUT THE REMAINDER OF HIS DAYS IN HIS HOME. IT'S LAND THAT WAS PURCHASED FOR RIGHT OF WAY, AND IT IS THE LEASE FOR A HOUSE THAT A I CAN'-

>> OKAY. SO YOU TOOK THE OWNERSHIP OF

THIS LAND A LONG TIME AGO. >> HE SOLD IT.

>> OH, HE SOLD IT TO YOU. >> YES.

>> OKAY. WELL, THAT'S REASONABLE.

8-3 THROUGH 20. INTERESTING FOR A LOT OF LEGAL SERVICE. I COULD HAVE USED MORE DETAIL THERE ONION MY WAY DOWN TO 2358 JUMPS OUT TOO.

THE INNER CIVIC IS ONE OF THOSE ELECTION COMPANIES THAT IS VERY QUESTIONABLE 58 AND 59 WERE FOCUSED ON GETTING CONSULTING FOR FUNDRAISING SUPPORT. JUST KIND OF INTERESTING WHY OUR GOVERNMENT THREE I CAN'T FIND ANYWHERE IN THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION HAS AN ASSIGNMENT TO DO FUNDRAISING, BUT WHEN I GOT INTO THE STATEMENT OF WORK IT SEEMED TO BE RELATIVELY LACKING, VERY BROAD WITHOUT MUCH DETAIL AS TO WHAT THE CONSULTING WAS ACTUALLY GOING TO BE ABOUT. USUALLY WHEN YOU HAVE A STATEMENT OF WORK, IT HAS A LITTLE BIT MORE SPECIFICS ON SOME KIND OF END GOAL AND PRODUCTS OR SOMETHING THAT'S MEASURABLE THAT CAN BE LOOKED AT SO WOULD BE NICE TO GET A LITTLE BIT MORE EXPLANATION ON HOW THAT CONSULTING IS GOING TO BE USED, AND WHAT KIND OF FUNDRAISING ARE WE RAISING, WHAT CATEGORIES, WHAT TARGET ARE ON THE ENDS, WHY ARE WE RAISING FUNDS FOR WHAT?

WHAT? >> (INAUDIBLE).

>> THE MICROPHONE IS NOT PICKING UP TOO WELL.

>> BECAUSE IT'S NOT ON. SORRY.

IT'S FOR THE SPECIALTY COURTS. AND WE USED TO GET FUNDING FROM THE STATE, AND THAT'S JUST GONE DOWN TO NEAR NOTHING.

>> OKAY. WELL, THAT COVERS THE AGENDA ITEMS. I'LL BE BACK WITH NON-AGENDA.

[1. Review and approval of minutes.]

>> ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU, BILL.

MOVINGON TO AGENDA ITEM NUMBER 1, REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF

MINUTES. >> I MOVE WE APPROVE THE

MINUTES. >> I'LL SECOND.

>> ALL RIGHT. WE HAVE MOTION AND SECOND.

ALL IN FAVOUR? MOTION CARRIES 5-0.

[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.]

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HEAR FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR. WELCOME, NATE.

>> GOOD MORNING. WINDSOR COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.

I AM REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR THE FUNDING REPORT SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY LAST WEEK IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,976,377 .03.

IN ADDITION I AM REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR FIVE WIRES, TWO QUICK PAYMENTS, FOR IMPRESSED ACCOUNT PAYMENTS AND ONE BENEFIT PAYMENT INTOLLING $8,256,968 AND 24 CENTS.

>> I MOVE WE APPROVE. >> ALL RIGHT.

MOTION IN SECOND. ALL IN FAVOUR?

[ 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 – 48) ]

LET ME PRESENT THE CONSENT AGENDA TO YOU ITEMS 3 THROUGH 48. I'LL TAKE A MOTION ON ONE OR ALL

OF THE ITEMS. >> I PROVE APPROVAL 3 THROUGH

48. >> DO YOU HAVE THE DATES.

>> I HAVE SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, AND IT'S CONCERNING

12. >> ITEM -12° THAT THE OMISSION OF THE DATES OF THIS APPOINTMENT NEEDS TO BE FILLED AND TO FINISH A TERM FOR THE COMMISSIONER FOR ESD ONE BOARD.

AND THE DATE IS 9/22 OF 26 THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR

12:31. >> I'LL A MOTION FOR 3 THROUGH 48 WITH AMENDMENTS 10 THROUGH 12.

>> THAT IS MY MOTION. >> MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BOLES.

ALL IN FAVOUR. CONSENT AGENDA PASSES 5-0.

[49. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a resolution proclaiming September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.]

GUESTS. >> (INAUDIBLE).

>> YEAH, I'M SORRY. YOU HAVE TO COME UP TO THE MIGHT

BE PLEASE. >> LET ME COUPLE UP HERE.

I'M SORRY. SO WITH US HERE TODAY IS ERICA.

SHE IS FOUNDER OF THE BROOKLYN MILLER FOUNDATION.

THAT IS A NONPROFIT THAT PROVIDES BAGS THAT SHE PERSONAL SHOPS FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER PATIENTS.

SO SHE RAISES FUNDS IN ORDER TO DO THAT.

WITH HER YOU HAVE SHELLEY WYNNE ON BEHALF OF CLAY MADISON FOUNDATION. AND THEN WE HAVE SPECIAL LALAGES INCLUDING ALEXANDER AND ARIANA, AND A LITTLE ONE WHO TRIES TO PRETEND SHE'S SHY, SO I DON'T KNOW HER NAME YET.

SHE HASN'T GIVEN IT TO ME. SO THAT IS WHO WE HAVE HERE TODAY AND WE ARE ALL EXCITED ABOUT WHAT YOU'RE DOING.

>> YES. I THINK WE HAVE A RESOLUTION YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ, COMMISSIONER COVEY.

>> YES. THE PROCLAMATION READS ON THIS 22ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026 WHEREAS CHILDHOOD CANCER IS A DEVASTATING DISEASE THAT AFFECTS CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY AND RAISING AWARENESS IS ESSENTIAL TO INCREASING UNDERSTANDING, SUPPORTING AFFECTED FAMILIES, AND ADVANCING EFFORTS TO FIND BETTER TREATMENTS AND CURES. AND WHEREAS SEPTEMBER IS RECOGNIZED AS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN AFFECTED BY CANCER REMEMBERING THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES AND RECOGNIZE THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE OF CHILDHOOD CANCER SURVIVORS.

AND WHEREAS CHILDHOOD CANCER IMPACTS NOT ONLY YOUNG PATIENTS BUT SIBLINGS, CAREGIVERS, EDUCATORS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITIES WHO COME TOGETHER TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT THROUGH A CHILD'S CANCER JOURNEY. AND WHEREAS GREATER AWARENESS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER HELPS PROMOTE EARLY RECOGNITION OF SYMPTOMS, ENCOURAGES SUPPORT FOR PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, AND HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCESS TO COMPASSIONATE, SPECIALIZED HEALTHCARE AND RESOURCE FORS EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY FACING A CANCER DIAGNOSIS. AND WHEREAS OUR COMMUNITY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY SUPPORTING CHILDHOOD CANCER ORGANIZATIONS, RESEARCH INITIATIVES, AFFECTED FAMILIES AND SURVIVORS WHILE CREATING HOPE AND REMINDING CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE. AND WHEREAS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH SERVES AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO UNITE IN RAISING AWARENESS HONORING THE COURAGE OF YOUNG

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>> SECOND. >> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER COOK.

ALL IN FAVOUR. ALL RIGHT.

MOTION CARRIES. AND WE WOULD LOVE TO GET A PICTURE IN THE FRONT.

AND I JUST WANT TO GIVE A SHOUTOUT TO BOTH BILL CHILDREN AND TEXAS CHILDREN FOR THE AMAZING JOB THEIR STAFF DOES WITH THESE FAMILIES WHO ARE GOING THROUGH THIS.

AND ALSO SHOUTOUT TO THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE.

THEY HAVE A NEW APARTMENT IN THE CHILDREN AND JUST THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY THAT WORKS HARD TO MAKE SURE THEY RECEIVE THE ATTENTION THEY NEED AND THE TREATMENT THEY NEED.

>> AND ALSO JUDGE DAVIS, THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE TODAY TOO.

>> WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE IN GEORGETOWN WILL BE LIT GOLD IN RECOGNITION OF CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS. SO THERE YOU GO.

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR BEING HERE.

[50. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting items to place in a time capsule in the Williamson County Administration Building, 1848 Texas Trail, in Georgetown to be opened in 50 years.]

DISCUSS, CONSIDER, TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTING ITEMS TO PLACE IN A TIME CAPSULE IN THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1848 TEXAS TRAIL IN GEORGETOWN TO BE

OPENED IN 50 YEARS. >> I THOUGHT ABOUT ADDING A I THINK ITEE BECAUSE I BET IT WOULD STILL BE INTACT.

>> I WANTED TO DO SOME HONEY BECAUSE IT DOESN'T GO BAD EITHER, AND CONNIE DID NOT ALLOW THAT.

>> EDIBLE ITEMS PROBABLY, BUT THE TWINKIE WOULD STILL BE FINE.

>> DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, MEDIA RELATIONS AND GOOD MORNING. WE HAVE WITH US TODAY THE TIME CAPSULE WHILE WE WERE WORK ON THE GRAND OPENING OF THE ADMIN BUILDING. WE INVITED FOLKS TO PLACE AN ITEM IN HERE. AND YOU ALL DONATED SOMETHING.

ALL OF THE OTHER OFFICES DONATED SOMETHING.

WE HAVE A COMPLETE LIST OF EVERYTHING THAT'S GONE IN HERE ALONG WITH IF ANYBODY WANTS TO FILL THEM OUT WE'LL STILL TAKE THEM THIS MORNING A NOTE TO THE FUTURE WITH TIME CAPSULE CARDS.

JUST WANTED TO GET THIS IN THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE COURTS SO IN 50 YEARS THEY WILL HAVE RECORD OF THIS AND KNOW THAT THEY NEED TO BREAK OPEN A WALL IF THEY WANT TO GET IN AND FIND

THE TIME CAPSULE. >> WE DID THE TIME CAPSULE IN THE REED NO OF THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE AS WELL.

AND 35 YEARS FROM OPENING THAT ONE.

>> THERE'S ONE IN THAT ONE. >> ONE IN CHESTER ALSO.

PRETTY SURE WE DID. >> WE BETTER FIND WHERE WE PUT

IT. >> THIS GIVES AUTO GENERAL PROXIMITY WITHOUT BEING TOO SPECIFIC, BUT IT WILL BE BACK BY

THE EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM. >> SO YOU ARE GOING TO LEAVE BREAD CRUMBS SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO KNOCK THE WHOLE WALL DOWN TO FIND IT. PROBABLY A GOOD IDEA WITHOUT

DESTROYING THE WHOLE THING. >> THANK YOU FOR COORDINATING THAT. THAT WILL BE FUN FOR WHOEVER

OPENS IT IN THE FUTURE. >> I AM JUST LOOKING AT THE LIST AND IT'S AMAZING WHAT THE DIFFERENT PEOPLE HAVE INCLUDED.

IT'S PRETTY AWESOME. PRETTY AWESOME LIST OF STUFF.

>> AND WE HAVE PHOTOS OF IT ALL AND PUT TOGETHER A WEB PAGE SO WE HAVE PEOPLE THERE WITHOUT HAVING TO BREAK INTO THE WALL.

>> THANKS FOR CORD NATEING THAT. >> VERY GOOD.

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THANK YOU. >> WE NEED TO MAKE IT OFFICIAL IN THE MINUTES. I MOVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ITEMS

IN THE TIME CAPSULE. >> COMMISSIONER BOLES.

ALL IN FAVOUR. AGENDA ITEM PASSES 5-0.

[51. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a Resolution authorizing a County Grant in relation to the Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans: Home Delivered Meal Grant Program.]

>> THANK YOU. ASHLEY HOLIDAY, BUDGET OFFICE.

THIS IS SIMPLY A RESOLUTION THAT WE PUT ON THE AGENDA ANNUALLY.

IT CERTIFIES OUR FUNDING CONTRIBUTION WITH THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM SO THEY COULD IN TURN APPLY FOR A GRANT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

>> I PROVE APPROVAL. >> SECOND.

>> WE HAVE A MOTION AND SECOND. ANY DISCUSSION.

ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIES 5-0.

[52. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving public service funding agreements as per the FY'27 adopted budget approved by the Commissioners' Court on September 1, 2026.]

>> AND I MOVE WE APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION AND SECOND. >> SO JUST AN HISTORICAL NOTE ON THIS ONE. THIS LIST 20 YEARS AGO WAS A WHOLE LOT LONGER. AND WE WORKED OVER THE YEARS TO REALLY NARROW IT TO ORGANIZATIONS OR THINGS THAT THE COUNTY WOULD EITHER HAVE TO FUND A DEPARTMENT OR HAVE COUNTY ACTIVITIES DOING AND SO IT IS A NARROW LIST AND INTENDED TO BE, AND THIS COMMISSIONER'S INTENTION BEHIND THAT WAS I DON'T NEED TO BE TAXING SOMEBODY TO DECIDE WHAT NONPROFIT GOVERNMENT IS GOING TO SUPPORT. SO IT WAS INTENDED TO BE AND

REMAINS A VERY NARROW LIST. >> AND I'LL JUST ADD THAT ONE OF THE ITEMS ON HERE IS THE MUSEUM, AND I KNOW YOU'RE WORKING ON WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE MUSEUM AND THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE.

THE GOAL THAT I WOULD HAVE WOULD BE THAT THEY MOVE IN THERE BUT ALSO BE ABLE TO HAVE TREYERS. AND SOME OF THE MONEY THAT WE GAVE TO THEM WAS WHEN WE CUT THEM OFF FROM HAVING FUNDRAISERS IN THAT BUILDING. WE MIGHT ADDRESS THAT AGAIN WITH WHATEVER PLAN YOU BRING TO US THAT WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO FUND THEM AT THIS LEVEL BECAUSE THEY MIGHT BE ABLE TO RECOUP MONEY FROM FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY. THAT WOULD BE THE ONLY THING I WOULD ADD. I'M FINE WITH IT TODAY BECAUSE

OF WHERE WE ARE. >> WE HAVE A TARGET IN NOVEMBER

ABOUT POSSIBLE TRANSITION. >> GOOD, GOOD.

>> TO YOUR POINT THERE IS A POLICY IN PLACE THAT SAYS THESE MUST BE SERVICES THE COUNTY WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE TO PROVIDE IN ANY ADDITIONAL SERVICES REQUIRING COURT SPONSORSHIP.

>> THANK YOU. SO WE HAVE MOTION, SECOND, AND DISCUSSION. ALL IN FAVOUR? IS PASSES 5-0. THE THANK YOU, ASHLEY.

ON YOUR AGENDA 53, WE WILL WAIT UNTIL JUDGE KING ARRIVES.

SHE IS CURRENTLY IN COURT AND WILL BE HERE SHORTLY.

SO MOVING ON TO 54. >> JUDGE, IF I MAY I CAN DO MY BEST TO EXPLAIN THIS. I KNOW SHE JUST MENTIONED TO JULIE KYLIE THAT SHE WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO MAKE IT OVER UNTIL 11 SO, I AM HAPPY TO EXPLAIN IT IF YOU ALL WANT TO TAKE ACTION.

>> LET'S SEE WHERE WE ARE TOWARDS THE END.

[54. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on interim plans for Williamson County facilities, including but not limited to the former Williamson County Georgetown Tax office, Lake Creek property, and the Inner Loop Annex.]

ITEM NUMBER 54 HE DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PLANS FOR THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY FACILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FORMER WILLIAMSON COUNTY GEORGETOWN TAX OFFICE LAKE CREEK PROPERTY AND INNER LOOP ANNEX.

>> GOOD MORNING. REBECCA CLEMENS, COUNTY MANAGER.

I SENT OUT TO THE COURT SOME ROUGH ESTIMATES.

ONE IS A PLAN FOR THE TACK OFFICE TO MOVE THE MAJORITY OF OUR I.T. GROUP INTO THE SPACE. GREAT THING ABOUT THIS COST IS THE ADDITIONAL COST ADDED TO THE BUDGET.

DAILY IS ABLE TO DO THIS WITHIN THE FACILITY COST THIS YEAR.

THEY CAN USE THE SPACE ALMOST AS IS.

IT'S JUST A FEW SLIGHT MODIFICATIONS WHICH WOULD ALLOW US TO FREE UP SPACE ON OUR INNER LOOP ANNEX FOR BOTH OUR ELECTIONS AND OUR CSCD ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT.

THEY ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING GROWTH LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE ACROSS THE COUNTY. THEY HAVE ONE OFFICE OPEN.

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THEY DON'T HAVE SPACE FOR ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE.

THEY WILL ADD SEVERAL MORE PEOPLE OVERNIGHT THE NECK FEW YEARS AS WELL WHICH WILL PROVIDE THE SPACE NEEDED FOR ELECTIONS.

ALSO MINIMAL DOLLARS TO REVAMP THE INNER LOOP FOR THOSE GROUPS TO USE IT. THEN THE THIRD ITEM LISTED IS FLIP FLOPPING, WHAT WE HAD PLANNED FOR THE SHERIFFS OFFICE GROUP AND SPACE FOR THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE ONE DAY.

IF WE ARE GOING TO GO AHEAD AND START DESIGNING THAT WHILE THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE GROUP IS STILL IN THERE MOVING IT TO THE SAME AMOUNT OF SPACE INTO THAT COMPLEX AND PUTTING THE MEDICAL EXAMINER IN THE BACK PART WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE EXISTING COOLERS AND DROP OFF SPACE THEY WOULD BE USING FREQUENTLY.

WE DO WANT THE COURT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE SHERIFFS OFFICE WOULD STILL USE THOSE BAY DOORS AS THEY NEED TO LOOK AT VEHICLES AND THINGS. BUT THAT'S WHAT'S IN FRONT OF

YOU TODAY. >> REBECCA, WITH REGARD TO I.T.

MOVING TO THE OLD TAX ASSESSOR SPACE, ONE OF THE CONCERNS WAS HAVING DEDICATED PARKING. BECAUSE THEY ARE FREQUENTLY MOVING EQUIPMENT AND THINGS LIKE THAT.

I KNOW I MENTIONED THIS TO DALE. WE HAVE TO WORK WITH THE CITY TO DESIGNATE ADDITIONAL DEDICATED SPACES THERE FOR THAT PURPOSE.

>> WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO DO IT RIGHT IN FRONT.

BUT THE PART OF AND I DON'T KNOW IF YOU MENTIONED THIS BUT PART OF I.T. IS INSIDE. THAT IS WHERE MOE OF THE IN AND

OUT OF VEHICLES WERE. >> SOME PEOPLE BEING IN AND OUT FOR THE PEOPLE INSTALLING THE NEW COMPUTERS THEY REMAIN WITH THE WAREHOUSE TEAM. THAT DOES HELP ALEVE THAT PROBLEM. WE DID TALK TO RICHARD ABOUT THAT. AND THERE IS NO PLAN IN PLACE RIGHT NOW TO GET SOME GUARANTEED PARKING IN THAT AREA.

AND HE DOES UNDERSTAND THAT. THERE IS ADDITIONAL PARKING THAT MIGHT BE A LITTLE BIT FURTHER JUST LIKE THE FOLKS IN THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE EXPERIENCED BEFORE.

THE GOOD THING ABOUT THEM MOVING DOWNTOWN IS THEY HAD THE OPTION OF WALKING TO THE JUSTICE CENTER IF THERE IS A CALL OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT AND HAVING THE ABILITY TO MOVE THROUGH THE CAMPUS IF

THE WEATHER IS NICE. >> I THINK IT'S A GREAT PLAN.

I APPRECIATE YOU WORKING WITH ALL THREE OF THE GROUPS THAT ARE IN THE GEORGETOWN ANNEX TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN.

I AM ALSO THANKFUL FOR DALE AND HIS STAFF WHO CAN COORDINATE THAT TO MAKE IT SEAMLESS AND GET THE TWEAKS DONE IF YOU WILL.

>> AND IF APPROVED TODAY WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO MOVE FAIRLY QUICKLY TO GO AHEAD AND ALLEVIATE THAT SPACE AND COME BACK TO THE COURT IN THE FUTURE WITH WHAT I SAID EARLIER WAS THE DRAFT PLAN WITH THOSE SPACES VACATED AND BRING PLANS BACK TO THE COURT FOR APPROVAL AT THAT TIME.

>> YOU NEED ACTION TODAY TO APPROVE.

>> ACTUALLY THIS THE FINAL PLAN FOR I.T. SO TO APPROVE IT TO GET STARTED ON THE ELECTIONS AND CSCD SPACE ALLOCATION AND SWITCHING OF THE CID EVIDENCE STORAGE AND OFFICE PLAN.

>> I'LL MOVE TO APPROVE THOSE THINGS TO MOVE FORWARD.

>> SECOND THAT. I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE WE INCLUDE JAMISON NOT JUST THERE BUT OTHER PLACES.

THE I KNOW WE HAVE SOLUTION IN LIBERTY HILL, BUT I DON'T KNOW IF THEY ARE CLOSE TO SPACE OR NOT.

>> I DID MEET WITH HIM ON FRIDAY.

THE BIGGEST NEED IS THE GEORGETOWN ROUND ROCK AREA.

I WALKED THE SPACE YESTERDAY AND I AM LOOKING AT OTHER OPTIONS AS

WELL. >> THE PLAN FOR THE GEORGETOWN AREA WAS OFFICES. AND IN THIS MOVE HE IMMEDIATELY WOULD BE ABLE TO EXPAND INTO OFFICES, SO WE WON'T EVEN BE ABLE TO CREATE THEM. THEY'RE ALREADY THERE.

AND THAT WORKS OUT REALLY WELL. >> WHILE WE'RE TALKING ABOUT FACILITIES, DALE, THANK YOU FOR THE BLINDS.

>> ANYMORE DISCUSSION? WE HAVE A MOTION BY COMMISSIONER COVEY SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LONG.

ALL IN FAVOUR? MOTION CARRIES 5-0.

AL THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR WORK ON THIS BILL.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK, RICHARD.

IT'S AT A COST SAVINGS TO THE COUNTIES SO, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. AT THIS POINT WE WILL RECESS FOR A PUBLIC HEARING. THE TIME IS 10:06.

[55. 10:00am — Conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed street name change in Pct. 3 for a portion of CR 255, CR 289 and Daniels Trail (from CR 254 to Ronald Reagan Blvd) to Tucker Pkwy pursuant to Tex. Transp. Code § 251.152.]

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CODE, COMMISSIONER COVEY. >> YES.

THIS IS THE ROAD THAT CANNOT SEEM TO CHANGE ITS NAME BUT HOPEFULLY WILL DO IT TODAY. AGAIN, THREE PIECES WERE WANTING TO BE ONE NAME SO IT'S SAFER AND HIER FOR ALL CONCERNED ESPECIALLY OUR FIRST RESPONDERS. AGAIN, THIS IS FROM COUNTY ROAD 254 TO RONALD REGAN. AND ALL THREE PIECES, 255, THE PIECE THAT'S 289, AND NOW DANIELS TRAIL ON THE NEW PART WILL ALL BE NAMED TUCKER PARKWAY.

I DON'T KNOW IF ANYBODY IS HERE TO SPEAK ON THAT.

JUDGE, WE HAVE COMMUNICATED WITH THE LAND OWNERS AS TO THE CHANGE THROUGHOUT THAT PROCESS, IS THEY ARE WELL AWARE.

>> HAVE YOU GOT ANY FEEDBACK FROM THEM?

>> WELL, THEY DIDN'T LIKE THE FIRST IDEA WE CAME UP WITH, AND SO WE LISTENED TO THEM, AND WE HAVE COME UP WITH, AND I AM NOT GOING TO GO INTO ALL THE DETAIL I DID LAST WEEK, BUT THE TUCKER FAMILY OWNED THIS LAND BACK IN THE 1800S AND WAS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THIS AREA WHICH IS WHY WE CHOSE THAT NAME, AND IT'S ALSO WE HAVE TO WORK WITH OUR GIS TO MAKE SURE THERE'S NOT A

DUPLICATE SOMETIME. >> OKAY.

HEARING NO MORE COMMENT, COMMENTS FROM THE DIAS?

[56. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on changing the name of CR 255, a portion of CR 289, and Daniels Trail (from CR 254 to Ronald Reagan Blvd) to Tucker Pkwy.]

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

>> COMMISSIONER COVEY SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER COOK.

ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIES 5-0.

WE HAVE A NAME CHANGE. >> THANK YOU.

WE'LL GET THE SIGNS OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

[57. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action for approval of the FY27 Family Eldercare contract.]

>> THIS IS AN ANNUAL CONTRACT. >> I'LL MOVE APPROVAL OF 57.

>> I'LL SECOND. >> SHOUTOUT.

JUDGE MCMASTER AND OTHERS HAVE WORKED WITH THEM.

THEY ARE A GREAT PARTNER IN DIFFICULT TIMES IN OUR COURT SYSTEMS. MENT THEY DO A LOT OF GUARDIANSHIPS, AND THEY HELP WITH THAT PROCESS.

>> SO MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LONG SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOLES. ANY MORE DISCUSSION.

[58. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Professional Consulting Services Agreement between Tamara Hudgins, Ph.D. and Williamson County to provide fundraising support for the All District Courts specialty programs in the amount of $18,000.00.]

[59. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Professional Consulting Services Agreement between Giulianne Krug, Ph.D. and Williamson County to provide fundraising support for the All District Courts specialty programs and authorizing the execution of this agreement.]

AGENDA ITEM 58 AND 59, TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FUNDRAISING SUPPORT FOR ALL DISTRICT COURTS, SPECIALTY PROGRAMS IN THE AMOUNT OF 18,000 AND THEN 59 IS DISCUSS, CONSIDER, TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVING SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN JULIANE KRUG TO PROVIDE FUNDRAISING SUPPORT FOR ALL DISTRICT COURT SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT.

I'LL TAKE A MOTION FOR BOTH ITEMS.

>> COULD WE, I'LL MOVE TO APPROVE BUT FOR DISCUSSION, IT SAYS FUNDRAISING SUPPORT. I JUST WANT CLARIFICATION.

>> IS AUGUST HERE? >> HE IS NOT.

HE IS OUT OF TOWN. I DON'T REMEMBER AND MAYBE WE CAN WAIT UNTIL JUDGE KING GETS HERE.

>> ONE OF THEM IS FOR ONE OF HER COURTS.

>> SHE CAN SPOKE TO THOSE. JUST THE WORDING ON THE AGENDA ITEMS, I WANT CLARIFICATION FOR THE PUBLIC.

>> MY GUESS IS I GOT SOME IDEA. >> CAN WE JUST HOLD OFF ON THESE TWO? SHE IS GOING TO MAKE IT OVER

HERE, I'M SURE. >> WE HAVE A DESIRE TO PAUSE AGENDA ITEMS 57, 58, 50 AND 59. ANY COMMENTS FROM ANYONE ELSE ON

THE COURT? >> YEAH, DO YOU WANT ME TO PULL THE MOTION? THANK YOU.

[60. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the procurement of Property/Casualty & Workers' Compensation Insurance through Broker of Record McGriff Insurance Services under solicitation #22RFP79 for a total amount of up to $4,096,170.95 for the term October 1, 2026, through October 1, 2027.]

>> MOTION IN SECOND. ALL RIGHT.

MOVING ON TO 60, AND YOU CAN MAKE YOUR WAY DOWN.

DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROCUREMENT OF PROPERTY CASUALTY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE THROUGH BROKER OF RECORD MCGRIF UNDER SOLICITATION FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $4,096,170 AND 95 CENTS FOR THE

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>> ANDY HOFFMAN WITH THE RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.

WITH ME. THE BEFORE BEN KIND OF GETS INTO THE INSURANCE RENEWAL AND THE OPTIONS, I ASSURED HIM THAT WE WOULD LEAVE BREAD CRUMBS AND NOT TEAR DOWN OUR BUILDING LOOKING

FOR THE TIME CAPSULE. >> THANK YOU.

APPRECIATE IT. >> BUT ON ANOTHER QUICK NOTE.

I WANT TO TAKE A QUICK SECOND TO SAY FOR RISK MANAGEMENT TO WORK IT TAKES THE RELATIONSHIPS, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR DEPARTMENTS AND LEADERSHIP AND AS A RESULT AGGRAVATING THOSE RELATIONSHIPS AND MAKING THOSE PARTNERSHIPS.

AND THE DEPARTMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS WE BUILT WITHIN THE COUNTY AND TAKING THAT A STEP FURTHER WHEN WE TAKE A LOOK AT THIS ENTERPRISE RISK APPROACH, IT IS THE PARTNERSHIP WITH MCGRIFF THAT HAS REALLY MADE MY JOB A LOT EASIER.

AND WHAT I MEAN BY THAT IS IN PREVIOUS SLIDES I HAD JUST ONE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE FOR THIS TYPE OF JOB.

THE AND HERE I HAVE FIVE. AND I GOT TWO OF THEM HERE TODAY. SO WHEN I GOT QUESTIONS OR NEED A THOUGHT PARTNER OR SOMETHING, IT'S VERY COMFORTING TO KNOW THAT I HAVE FIVE PEOPLE ON IT WILLING TO WORK AND LOOK INTO IT. AND TAKING THAT ONE STEP FURTHER, WHEN I LOOK AT THE WORK THAT'S BEING T DONE ON INSURANCE RENEWALS YOU WILL SEE THIS IS MY THIRD RENEWAL.

TAND SOME SUCCESS ON THE PREMIUM FRONT BUT ALSO IN REDUCING OUR FINANCIAL LIABILITY BY INCREASED LIMITS.

I TRULY BELIEVE THAT THEY HAVE OUR INTENTIONS IN MIND, AND, YOU KNOW, REALLY KEEPS US IN LINE AND DOES THE BEST THAT THEY CAN FOR US. SO THAT BEING SAID, I WANT TO TURN THIS OVER TO BEN AND LET HIM SHARE THE GOOD NEWS, SO.

>> FIRST, THANK YOU. IT TRULY IS AN HONOR AND A PRIVILEGE TO SERVE WILLIAMS COUNTY.

WE HAVE DONE IT FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW.

>> CAN I INTERRUPT YOU SO YOU CAN INTRODUCE YOURSELF PLEASE.

>> BEN ODAM WITH MCGRIFF. BUT CERTAINLY WE HAD SOME UPS AND DOWNS AND ALL JUMPED ON THE BOAT TOGETHER AND ROAD UPSTREAM.

THE COUNTY IS COMING ON THE OTHER SIDE O'OF T I KNOW THIS IS A BUSY DOCUMENT. BUT WE ARE GOING TO JUMP OVER THAT SECOND COLUMN. THAT IS THE CURRENT PROGRAM IN PLACE TODAY. PREMIUM WAS 4.3 MILLION.

THE LIGHT ORANGE COLUMN WAS THE BUDGET AMOUNT ALLOCATED TO INSURANCE RENEWAL 4.7 MILLION. BOTH ARE GREAT OPTIONS BOTH UNDERBUDGET. OPTION 1 IS KEEPING EVERYTHING THE EXACT SAME WITH TRAVELERS, MEDICINE, AND MIDWEST EMPLOYERS ON THE VARIOUS LINES. AS YOU CAN SEE WE WERE ABLE TO INCREASE THE LIMIT FOR CRIME AND SIGN THERE ARE YEAR WHICH IS A GREAT IMPROVEMENT. AND THAT PREMIUM IS JUST A HAIR NORTH OF 4.4 MILLION. THE LAST OPTION IS WHAT WE ARE RECOMMENDING. THE TOTAL PREMIUM IS $600,000 UNDER BUDGET. LITTLE MORE THAN $200,000.

AND NOTABLY $200,000 LESS THAN LAST YEAR.

>> AND THE MAJOR DIFFERENCE HERE ARE AS THE COUNTY CONTINUES TO HAVE MORE ASSETS, YOU CAN SEE THE ASSETS WENT FROM $537 MILLION OF POLICY INCEPTION LAST YEAR.

THIS IS THAT UNDER TOLD INSURED VALUE TO 668 MILLION THIS YEAR.

SO EVEN WITH THIS MAJOR INCREASE IN VALUES WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE THE RATE DOWN AND AFFORD $250 MILLION OF LIMIT INSTEAD OF 150. WE WERE ABLE TO REMOVE THE WATER DAMAGE DEDUCTIBLE. THE SO THINK BURST PIPE, THE ENSUING DAMAGE. TODAY IT'S 100,000.

WE WERE ABLE TO LOWER THAT TO 125,000.

AND MOTION IMPORTANTLY THE BIGGEST CHANGE FROM DEDUCTIBLE IS WE WERE ABLE TO LOWER THE WIND HAIL FROM 3% PER BUILDING TO 2% PER BUILDING. SO THE WAY TO THINK ABOUT THAT IS NOW THE MAXIMUM LIABLE HAS BEEN REDUCED BY 6 AND A HALF MILLION DOLLARS. SO MAJOR IMPROVEMENT THERE.

THE A LOT OF ADDED COVERAGE NOT IN THIS DOCUMENT AND ANONYMOUS AT A MUCH LOWER PREMIUM. WE ARE RECOMMENDING OPTION 2.

AND JUST TO KIND OF GO BACK TO 24, IF WE LOOK AT THE LAST TWO YEARS, THE PREMIUMS DOWN 600,000.

THE DEDUCTIBLE IS DOWN 6 AND A HALF MILLION.

AND LIMIT HAVE BEEN INCREASED TEST.

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THE UNDERWRITERS SEE T THE UNDERWRITERS SEE THE COURT AND SUPPORT THAT RISK MANAGEMENT HAS.

SO I WANT TO THANK Y'ALL FOR EMPOWERING THEM TO DRIVE ULTIMATELY THE RESULT WE WERE ABLE TO GET.

>> CAN I ASK YOU A QUESTION ON THE PROPERTY? IT'S GOT THE TOTAL INSURED VALUE.

IS THERE ANY IMPACT ON HOW MANY BUILDINGS WE HAVE OR THE AGE OF THEM. OR DOES IT MATTER JUST THE VALUE OF THEM. MENT WE REDUCE A HUNDRED DOWN TO 50 BUT THEY'RE MORE BECAUSE THEY'RE BRAND NEW.

HOW DOES THAT IMPACT EVERYTHING? >> THAT'S A GOOD QUESTION.

THERE'S A LOADED ANSWER THERE. WHAT I WOULD TELL YOU IS IF YOU HAD LESS BUILDINGS AND A MORE SPREAD OUT GEOGRAPHIC MANNER INSTEAD OF MAJOR CONCENTRATION OF VALUES, THAT WOULD HELP.

IT'S KIND OF HARD WHEN IT'S THE COUNTY SEAT.

>> SO THE NEWER CONSTRUCTION HELPS.

BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION IS BETTER FROM AN UNDERWRITING PERSPECTIVE THAN 1950S FRAME CONSTRUCTION WHERE IT'S MORE PRONE TO FIRE RISK RATHER THAN A BRAND NEW FACILITY.

>> IT IS NOT BASED JUST ON ASSESSED VALUE.

>> THERE'S MORE THAT GOES INTO IT BUT THAT THE RATING BASIS.

THEY'RE GOING TO APPLY A RATE BASED ON YOUR TOTAL VALUES AND THEN BEHIND THE SCENES THEY DO AN UNDERWRITING OF WHAT IS THE OCCUPANCY, CONSTRUCTION, SPRINKLER, TEST, ET CETERA.

THERE IS MORE THAT GOES INTO IT BUT IT IS ON A HIGH LEVEL BASED

ON VALUES. >> AND ON THE AUTO SIDE, HOW HOW CAN WE DRIVE BETTER PRICING THERE?

>> SO TO SPEAK, DRIVE. >> NO NONE INTENDED.

>> GOT IT. SO I WOULD SAY KEEP DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING. NOT WRECK OUR CAR, HOW ABOUT THAT THAT. MIGHT BE A GOOD ONE.

>> YOU'RE DOING A GOOD JOB. >> SO DOES, BUT I KNOW THE MAJORITY OF THEM ARE NOT AT FAULT.

BUT WE HAVE SOME OF THEM THAT ARE AT FAULT.

AL AND HOW IS THAT AFFECTED? WHAT CAN WE DO? ARE THERE POLICIES IN THE SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT AND EMS AND OBVIOUSLY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT IS OUR BIGGEST USER OF VEHICLES, BUT ARE THERE OTHER THINGS THAT WE CAN DO? IT MIGHT BE GOOD BUT WHAT CAN WE DO BETTER?

>> I WOULD SAY JUST CONTINUING TO BE PROACTIVE IN TRAINING AND DRIVER TRAINING. SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT IS ALWAYS GOING TO HAVE DISTRACTIONS. JUST THE NATURE OF THE JOB.

I WOULD SAY RELATIVE TO YOUR PEERS, WILLIAMSON COUNTY IS DOING A GREAT JOB FROM AUTO EXPERIENCE.

AND I WOULD THINK WHY ARE WE HAVING THOSE RESULTS.

LET'S NOT LOSE SIGHT OF HOW WE'RE HAVING THOSE RESULT AND HOW CAN WE FURTHER IMPROVE THEM. SO TRAINING POLICIES, PROC PROCEDURES. ACCIDENTS ARE GONNA HANNA THAT

LINE OF WORK. >> I GET THAT.

I JUST WANT TO TRY TO DRIVE DOWN OUR AT FAULT ONES.

AND MAYBE THAT'S SOMETHING THAT YOU CAN EXPLORE, BUT WHAT CAN WE DO FOR JUST I GET IT, YOU KNOW, THEY'RE LOOKING AT ALL KINDS OF STUFF WHEN THEY'RE TRYING TO RESPOND TO THINGS.

AND BUT, YOU KNOW, LET GET BETTER THERE.

AND IF THERE'S SOME BEST PRACTICES WE'RE NOT EMPLOYING,

LET US KNOW. >> THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK ON THIS. APPRECIATE IT.

GOOD RESULTS. >> ALL RIGHT.

SO I WILL ENTRAIN A MOTION ON 60.

>> I'LL MOVE TO APPROVE. >> THE OPTION 2.

>> OPTION 2. >> I'LL SECOND.

>> SO MOTION BY COMMISSIONER COVEY SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LONG. ALL IN FAVOUR.

MOTION CARRIES. >> THANKS, ANDY.

[61. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office to accept funding through the Texas Department of Transportation FY2027 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant.]

>> ITEM 61. DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE TO ACCEPT FUNDING THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FISK HEAL YEAR 2027 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC

ENFORCEMENT GRANT. >> SO WE HAVE MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LONG SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOLES DISCUSSION.

>> I JUST HAVE A QUESTION. I'M SORRY.

>> COMMISSIONER COOK. >> THIS HELPS ALLEVIATE THE INCREASED COST WE HAVE FOR MORE PATROLS ESPECIALLY DURING HOLIDAY. MORE CARS ON THE ROAD AND MORE

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ACCIDENTS ARE OCCURRING. >> THIS IS TO HELP COVER OVERTIME I WOULD ASSUME. THE MY QUESTION WAS HOW DID THEY REPORT THAT SO WE'RE NOT PAYING THEM DOUBLE OR HOW DOES THAT

WORK? >> GOOD MORNING.

COUNTY AUDITOR. THISES A REIMBURSEMENT BASED GRANT. WE GOTTA BUILD THE GRANT BASED ON WHAT IS ACTUALLY SPENT OUT OF PAYROLL.

THE OFFICERS ARE NOT NECESSARILY GUARANTEED THAT THEY WILL BE PAID FOR EVERY HOUR OF THIS WORK AT OVERTIME.

THEY ARE PAID ACCORDING TO OUR PAY POLICIES.

SO IF THERE IS LEAVE IN THEIR TIME SHEET FOR THE PARTICULAR WEEK THAT THEY WORK THIS OR BIWEEKLY BECAUSE THEIR OVERTIME IS CALCULATED ON A BIWEEKLY AMOUNT, THEY COULD WORK THIS ON SHORT TIME AND WE WOULD BUILD THE GRANT.

>> WHATEVER ITS WE BUILD A GRANT.

>> AND THERE ARE SOME MATCHING FUNDS THAT ARE CAPTURED THROUGH ADMINISTRATIVE TIME IN OUR OFFICE IN KEEPING TRACK OF THIS AND BUILDING FOR IT AND WITH SOME ADMINISTRATIVE TIME ON

BEHALF OF THE SHERIFF' OFFICE. >> THANKS, JULIE.

WE HAVE A MOTION AND SECOND. ANY MORE DISCUSSION? ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIES 5-0.

[62. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #26IFB63 to Life Assist Inc. for Medical and Pharmaceutical Items in the combined annual not-to-exceed amount for all contracts awarded under this solicitation of $787,000.00 per fiscal year, effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with two (2) optional one (1) year renewals and authorize execution of the agreement. (The funding sources are 01.0100.0540.003200, 01.0100.0540.003307 and 01.0100.0540.003107)]

MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BOWLS. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER COOK.

ANY DISCUSSION. ALL IN FAVOUR MOTION CARRIES

[63. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve Agreement #2026-292 for the purchase of additional Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise and Standard Core licenses for the Information Systems Department, in the amount of $427,726.80, utilizing the TIPS Cooperative Contract #260105, and authorize the execution of the agreement (Funding source: P604; 2025CIP; Task 4.2).]

[64. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving an amendment between Williamson County and GTS Technology Solutions Inc. for staff augmentation services for an ERP Developer Level 3 Workday Analyst originally approved by the Williamson County Commissioners Court on September 1, 2026, under Agenda Item #54, for a not-to-exceed amount of $135,200.00, through DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-5721, and authorize the execution of this agreement. (Funding source: P710, 2026CIP, Task 2).]

ITEM 63 AND 64 CONCERN I.T. APPROVE AGREEMENT 206292 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL MICROSOFT SQL SERVER ENTERPRISE AND STANDARD CORE LICENCES FOR THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $427,726.86 USING THE TIPS COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NUMBER 260105 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT FUNDING SOURCE LISTED. A MOTION BY COMMISSIONER COOK SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOLES. MOTION CARRIES 5-0.

TAKE ACTION ON APPROVING AN AMENDMENT BETWEEN GTS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INTHE COULDED FOR STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICE FORS A ERP DEVELOPER LEVEL 3 WORKDAY ANALYST INITIALLY APPROVED ON COMMISSIONERS COURT 2026 UNDER AGENDA ITEM 54 IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $535,200 UNDER DRCPO5721 AND ALLOW THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE FUNDING SOURCE LISTED.

>> AND THIS WAS FOR CUSTOM INTEGRATION OF OUR APPS INTO

WORKDAY. >> I'LL SECOND IT BUT IT'S GOING TO WHOM? IS IT EXTRA WORK WE'RE PAYING FOR. DO YOU WANT TO SPEAK TO IT.

WE HAVE SEVERAL THINGS GOING ON WITH THIS PROJECT.

WE JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE IT'S CLEAR WHAT THIS IS, PLEASE.

>> GOOD MORNING. RICHARD SEMPLE, TECHNOLOGY SERVICES. FOR GTS, THISSERS FOR CONSULTING WORK FOR US ONGOING. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS NEXT FISCAL YEAR.

THIS IS TO EXTEND THAT THROUGH THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR AND WILL BE

COMING FROM FUNDS. >> TO HELP WITH WORKDAY.

>> IT WILL BE DEPARTMENT FUNDS HELP WITH WORKDAY AND AFTER THAT GOES LIVE, OTHER EFFORTS THAT ARE ONGOING.

>> THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU.

APPRECIATE IT. >> ANY OTHER QUESTIONS.

WE HAVE A MOTION AND SECOND. ALL IN FAVOUR?

>> MOTION CARRIES 5-0. THANK YOU, RICHARD.

[65. Disuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding #26RFP67 - Mowing Landscape Maintenance Services to Heart of Texas Landscape and Irrigation Co. as the primary contract in the not-to-exceed amount of Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($280,500.00) per fiscal year, effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028, with four additional one-year renewal options and authorize the execution of this agreement. (Funding Source 01.0100.0510.003541.)]

>> ALL RIGHT. THAT TAKES US TO ITEM NUMBER 65.

DISCUSS, CONSIDER, TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AWARDING 26 MOWING LANDSCAPE SERVICES TO HEART OF TEXAS LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION COMPANIES AS THE PRIMARY CONTRACT IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $283,500 FOR FISCAL YEAR EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1,

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>> MOVE TOFFOLI APPROVE. >> HOW MANY YEARS HAVE WE BEEN USING THEM? A LONG TIME.

>> SIX YEARS. >> OKAY WAS THERE A SECOND BECAUSE I'LL SECOND IT. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BOLES SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER COVEY. ANY MORE DISCUSSION.

ALL IN FAVOUR? MOTION CARRIES 5-0.

[66. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval of Renewal No. 3 (FINAL), Contract No. 22RFP122, between Williamson County and Rippner Tennis for the Parks Department. The original agreement was approved by the Commissioners Court on September 13, 2022, Agenda Item No. 69. This is the final one-year renewal at the same pricing and terms as Renewal No. 2 and authorizes the execution of this agreement. Funding source: 01.0100.0000.347001.]

AGENDA ITEM NUMBER 69. THIS IS THE FINAL ONE-YEAR RENEWAL WITH THE SAME PRYINGS AND TERMS AND AUTHORIZES THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE FUNDING SOURCE LISTED.

>> I MOVE WE APPROVE. >> MOTION BY COMMISSIONER COOK SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOLES. ANY DISCUSSION?

ALL IN FAVOUR? >> ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN

FRONT. >> IT'S ABOUT TO GET INTERESTING, THOUGH, AS I ADD SOME ITEMS TO APPROVE THAT PARK.

[67. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal GMP02, which awarded RFP 25RFP52 for the WCRAS Building Addition to Bartlett Cocke General Contractors, LLC in the amount of One Million Seven Hundred Forty-Two Thousand & Thirteen Dollars ($1,742,013.00) and authorize the execution of the GMP02. (Funding source is P719.)]

WOULD BE GREAT. >> DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE PROPOSAL WHICH AWARDED RFP25RFP52 FOR THE BUILDING ADDITION TO BARTLY COCK GENERAL CONTRACTORS LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF 1,047,000 AND $13 AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF GR82 WITH THE

FUNDING SOURCE LISTED. >> THIS IS FOR THE CMU WE TALKED ABOUT BEFORE, AND I'LL MOVE TO APPROVE.

>> MOTION BY COMMISSIONER COVEY. ALL IN FAVOUR.

[68. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Master Service Agreement, No. 2026-288 between Williamson County and Southland Industries for HVAC Services in the not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 per FY pursuant to Choice Partners Cooperative Contract #25/035MR-60 and authorize the execution of the agreement. (Funding sources are 01.0100.0509.004510, 01.0100.0509.004500 and 01.0100.0509.004509).]

ITEM NUMBER 68, DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVING THE MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT.

NUMBER 202688 BETWEEN WILLIAMS COUNTY AND SOUTH LAND INDUSTRIES FOR HVAC SERVICE INSIDE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF 500,000 PER FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO THE CHOICE PARTNERS COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NUMBER 25/035 AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE FUNDING SOURCE LISTED.

>> AND THIS IS FOR A VARIETY OF BUILDINGS.

>> I MOVE TO APPROVE. >> MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BOWLS.

SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LONG. ANY MORE DISCUSSION OR

QUESTIONS? >> SAID THAT 68 IS FOR HVAC.

69 IS FOR ELECTRICAL. AND 70 IS FOR PLUMBING IN THAT

SAME. >> LET'S DO THE MOTION AND SECOND WE HAVE AND WE'LL MOVE ON TO THE NEXT TWO BUT GOOD POINTS.

ALL IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL OF 68? THAT PASSES 5-0 WHICH BRINGS US

[69. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Master Service Agreement, No. 2026-289 between Williamson County and Southland Industries for Electrical Services in the not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 per FY pursuant to Choice Partners Cooperative Contract #25/035MR-60 and authorize the execution of the agreement. (Funding sources are 01.0100.0509.004510, 01.0100.0509.004500 and 01.0100.0509.004509.)]

[70. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Master Service Agreement (MSA) # 2026-287, between Williamson County and Southland Industries for Plumbing Services, in the not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00 per fiscal year pursuant to Choice Partners Cooperative 25/035MR-60 and authorize execution of the agreement.  (Funding (01.0100.0509.004510, 01.0100.0509.004500,01.0100.0509.004509.)]

MOTION. >> APPROVAL OF 69 AND 70.

>> SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BOLES.

ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ELECTRICAL CTVS OR PLUMBING SERVICES.

HEARING NONE, ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIES 5-0.

THANK YOU AND THANK YOU TO DALE FOR ALL YOUR WORK ON THAT.

[71. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Development Agreement with Georgetown Patio Homes, LLC and Reagan 245 Real Estate, LLC for improvements to County Road 245 at Ronald Reagan Blvd.]

[72.  Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No. 2 to the Ronald Reagan Boulevard Segment C1 contract executed March 19, 2024, between Williamson County and STV Incorporated, as the successor in interest to CP&Y, Inc. DBA STV Infrastructure relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program.]

[73. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No. 2 to the Corridor A2 Segment 1 contract executed March 19, 2024, between Williamson County and LJA Engineering relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program.]

[74. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Supplemental No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 1 to the Corridor A2 Segment 1 contract executed March 19, 2024, between Williamson County and LJA Engineering relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program.]

[75. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No. 2 to the Corridor A2 Segment 2 contract executed March 19, 2024, between Williamson County and LJA Engineering relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program.]

[76. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Supplemental No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 1 to the Corridor A2 Segment 2 contract executed March 19, 2024, between Williamson County and LJA Engineering relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program.]

[77. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Supplemental No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 1 to the Ronald Reagan Boulevard Segment C1 contract executed March 19, 2024, between Williamson County and STV Incorporated, as the successor in interest to CP&Y, Inc. DBA STV Infrastructure relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program.]

[78. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Contract Amendment No. 4 to the Red Bud Lane from Gattis School Road to Heatherwilde Boulevard contract executed March 19, 2024, between Williamson County and Seiler Lankes Group, LLC relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program.]

[79. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Supplemental No. 4 to Work Authorization No. 1 to the Red Bud Lane from Gattis School Road to Heatherwilde Boulevard contract executed March 19, 2024, between Williamson County and Seiler Lankes Group, LLC relating to the 2023 Road Bond Program. ]

[80. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a possession and use agreement with AKA Properties of North Texas, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership to acquire 15.622 acres needed as right of way for the Corridor A-2 project (parcel 38). ]

[81. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on 2 relocation claims for moving expenses related to the right of way acquisition on the Ronald Reagan C project (parcel 32). ]

[82. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Interlocal Agreement between Williamson County, Texas and the City of Georgetown, Texas, regarding relocation of wastewater system improvements to County Road 110N.]

[83. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Srinivas Reddy Thodati and Madhumathi Thodati to acquire 0.7851 acres needed as right of way for the Ronald Reagan segment C project (parcel 26). ]

[84. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Brahmananda Reddy Thodati and Lavanya Pulichinthala to acquire 0.6842 acres needed as right of way for the Ronald Reagan segment C project (parcel 27). ]

[85. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Deborah Mann Harvey A/K/A Deborah Mann-Harvey to acquire 0.1582 acres and 3.646 acres needed as right of way for the Ronald Reagan segment C project (parcel 38). ]

THE ROAD AND BRIDGE ITEMS. >> I MOVE WE APPROVE THEM ALL.

>> THAT IS A MOTION TO APPROVE 71 THROUGH 85 BY COMMISSIONER COOK SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER COVEY ALL IN FAVOUR.

MOTION CARRIES 5-0. THANK YOU.

[86. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 3.647 acres needed as right of way and 0.0217 acres needed as a waterline easement and required for the construction of Corridor A-2. (Russell and Pamela Smith/ Parcel 31)]

[87. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn 10.49 acres needed as right of way and 0.0166 and 0.0233 acres needed as drainage easements and required for the construction of Corridor A-2. (Leopold Roy Wolf/ Parcel 41)]

>> IT IS. MENT I MOVE THAT THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO 6.74 ERICS NEEDED AND 0.0217 ERICS NEEDED AS AN EASEMENT TO RUSSELL AND PAMELA SMITH LOCATED IN TAYLOR TEXAS AND REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND PROPOSAL ROADWAY FOR THE CORRIDOR A2 PROJECT PARCEL 31.

>> OKAY. DO WAVE SECOND.

>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LONG. PRECINCT 1.

>> YES. >> PRECINCT 2.

>> YES. >> YES.

>> YES. >> AND COUNTY JUDGE IS YES.

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PROJECT PARCEL 41. >> MOTION SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LONG. MENT PRECINCT 1.

>> YES. >> PRECINCT 2.

>> YES. >> PRECINCT 3.

>> YES. >> PRECINCT 4.

>> YES. >> AND COUNTY JUDGE IS YES.

SO THAT PASSES 5-0 AS WELL. I DO NOT SEE JUDGE KING.

[53. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on page #4, item #7, of the Budget Order for FY27.]

>> BUDGET OFFICE. CURRENTLY THE BUDGET ORDER.

>> GET CLOSE TO YOUR MIC. >> CURRENTLY THE BUDGET ORDER APPROVED FOR FY27 LISTS A $5,500 SUPPLEMENT THAT IS TO BE PAID TO THE COURT ADMIN OF THE PRESIDING DISTRICT JUDGE AS WELL AS THE COURT ADMIN OF THE PRESIDING COUNTY COURT AT LAW JUDGE.

TO YOWHAT THEY ARE ASKING FOR IE DIRECT TORE RECEIVE THE SUPPLEMENT INSTEAD OF THE COURT ADMIN.

IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE ADMISSION DIRECTOR IS THE ONE THAT IS PERFORMING THOSE ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITY.

>> AND WERE THEY NOT LISTED IN HIS JOB DESCRIPTION.

>> IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THEY WERE NOT.

AND I DO BELIEVE JUDGE KING SENT OUT THOSE ADDITIONAL DUTIES IN AN EMAIL YESTERDAY SO THAT WE COULD DEFINE THOSE.

I THINK THAT WAS REQUESTED IN THE PAST.

AND PERHAPS HR DIRECTOR HAD NOT GOTTEN THAT.

BUT THAT WAS SENT OUT LAST NIGHT.

>> SO I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH STIPENDS SOMETIMES ANYWAY.

IF HE IS DOING ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES, THEN AND SO LET'S DO SOME HISTORY HERE. ORIGINALLY THE HEAD JUDGE ON BOTH FLOORS HAD A PERSON THAT WAS DOING EXTRA WORK AND THE STIPEND WAS CREATED BECAUSE OF THAT.

AS THE PRESIDING JUDGE WHEN THEY HAVE ONE.

WE CREATED THE ROLE. WHAT ARE YOU CALLING IT?

>> THE COURT ADMIN. >> NO, THE AUGUST.

>> THE DIVISION DIRECTOR. >> WE CREATED THE DIVISION DIRECTOR WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO BE DOING A VARIETY OF THINGS FOR THE DISTRICT JUDGES. IT WAS, YOU KNOW, LISTED OUT AS BEST THEY COULD. BUT THE STIPEND CONTINUES.

AND REALLY SHOULD HAVE GONE AWAY BECAUSE BOTH FLOORS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DOING THAT JOB. I DIDN'T KNOW.

WE DIDN'T DO IT. AND WE DIDN'T TAKE IT AWAY THIS BUDGET CYCLE. ONE THOUGHT I HAD WAS I MEAN I'M NOT JUST ABOUT GETTING SOMEBODY MORE MONEY, BUT IF THEY'RE DOING ADDITIONAL DUTY, WE HAVE IN THE PAST SAID YES.

WE NEED TO PAY PEOPLE MORE FOR ADDITIONAL DUTY AND DIFFERENT DUTY. I KNOW JUDGE JUDY IS VERY ENGAGED AS THE LEADER OF HER PRODUCER IF YOU WILL.

SO THERE'S A LOT MORE REQUIREMENTS NOW.

OCA IS REQUIRING THINGS LIKE THAT, REPORTS AND STUFF.

MY PROPOSAL WOULD BE THAT WE GET RID OF THE STIPEND.

THAT WE CHANGE THE BUDGET ORDER ACCORDINGLY.

AND THAT IF THIS ROLE IS TO DO THESE DUTIES WE WRAP IT INTO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PUT IT IN AS A SALARY AND ARE OBLIGATING THIS ROLE TO DO THOSE JOBS. BY THE WAY, WE ADDED FIVE PHYSICIANS IN THAT AREA TO HELP. SO I THINK THAT WOULD BE AN EASIER WAY OF DOING IT IN THE FUTURE.

WE DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT WHO IS DOING IT OR SPLITTING THE MONEY UP AROUND DIFFERENT THINGS.

IT'S A REQUIREMENT AND HELPS US GET THE JOB DUTIES DONE IF YOU

WILL. >> SO COMMISSIONER COVEY, I DON'T THINK YOU'RE WRONG. BUT IT'S ON THE AGENDA.

I MEAN I UNDERSTAND THAT TOO. AL WE JUST DON'T HAVE THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM OUR DISTRICT COURTS.

>> SHE'S TRYING TO GET HERE, BUT SHE'S JUST --

>> I THINK, YOU KNOW, JUST TO BE FAIR SHE'S TRYING TO RUN HER COURT. WOULD IT BE OKAY IF WE PULLED THESE TWO ITEMS OR CONDITIONTONNED THEM UNTIL NEXT WEEK AND SEE IF WE CAN GET A REPRESENTATIVE HERE AT THAT

TIME? >> THAT WILL BE OKAY.

IT WOULD ALSO BE OKAY IF WE JUST WAITED UNTIL AFTER EXECUTIVE AND MAYBE SHE CAN BE HERE SO WE CAN DISCUSS THESE ITEMS AT THAT

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POINT. >> HEAR COMMENTS.

>> ALLOW HER TO COME BACK, EXPLAIN A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THE ADDITIONAL ROLES BEING ASSIGNED. MY TAKE ON IT IS SIMPLY IF WE HAVE A STIPEND TO DO ADDITIONAL DUTIES, I JUST WANT JUDGE KING TO BE ABLE TO ASSIGN THE PERSON WHO DOES THOSE DUTIES.

SO. >> TO YOUR POINT, COMMISSIONER

COVEY. >> WHAT DO YOU SAY.

>> TO YOUR POINT I THINK THAT IS THE GOAL FROM JUDGE KING IS TO HAVE THAT NEXT YEAR AND ROLL IT INTO THE SALARY.

>> THERE'S NO REASON WE CAN'T DO THAT.

FOR ALL PURPOSES. AND ALSO IT WOULD BE THE SAME FOR THE SECOND COUNTY COURT AT LAW.

IF THE GOAL IS TO DO THEE JOB DUTIES, THAT'S WHY WE'RE PAYING I AM HAD MORE. JUST RAP IT INTO THE SALARY.

AND I AM WAITING FOR JUDGE KING TO COMMENT ON THAT.

AND I THINK WE GET TO THE SAME GOAL AND IT'S EASIER TO KEEP UP WITH IN THE FUTURE. WAIT AND SEE IF JUDGE KING CAN ARRIVE BEFORE THE MEETING IS ADJOURNED.

>> ALSO JUDGE, THE OTHER TWO THAT WE WAITED ON, SHE CAN SPEAK TO KRUG AND HUGINS WITH LARSON AND GET AHOLD OF HIM AND SEE.

I BELIEVE FUNDRAISING SUPPORT IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN THE AGENDA. I'M NOT SURE WHAT THAT MEANS.

>> THANK YOU, COMMISSIONER COVEY.

[93. 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.]

WE WILL MOVE TO ITEM NUMBER 93. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR COUNTY MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA. WE'LL START WITH MR. COBERLAW.

>> 6TH GENERATION TEXAN. COUPLE DAY AGO I WAS MAKING A FACEBOOK POST. I DON'T DO VERY OFTEN, BUT THERE ARE FACEBOOK AI BOT POLICE DEPARTMENT BLOCKED MY POST.

BUT WHAT WAS IT THEY WERE BLOCKING.

I PUT A COMMENT OUT THERE THAT SAYS WE MUST WHATEVER IT TAKE GET ALL THOSE WHO HAVE BOYCOTTED PREVIOUS ELECTIONS TO COME TO THE POLLS AND VOTE. THIS IS ABOUT SAVING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ITS POSTERITY.

WITHOUT THE UNITED STATES, THERE WILL NEVER BE ANY WORLD PEACE.

THE U.N. HAS PROVED ITS FAILURE SINCE ITS INCEPTION.

IF THERE IS NO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ITS CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC, THEN THERE IS ONLY WORLD SLAVERY.

THERE'S NO TELLING WHO WILL WIN THE BATTLE FOR THIS SLAVE MASTER. THE INDUSTRIAL FINANCIAL COMPLEX, ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT, MARXISTS, SHARIA, OR SOME DIABOLICAL HYBRID. SO FACEBOOK HAS SEEN FIT TO BLOCK MY FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS, MY 9TH AMENDMENT RIGHTS, BE IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL CODE TITLE 18USC241 YET THEY TURN AROUND AND SUPPORT DEPRAVED, ECCENTRIC, DELUSIONISTS.

>> THANK YOU, BILL. ALL RIGHT.

NEXT WE HAVE LUCAS. WELCOME, LUCAS.

>> IF YOU'LL PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF AND YOU HAVE TWO

MINUTES. >> LUCAS MARR.

I WILL BE LOOKING DOWN THE WHOLE TIME.

>> IT'S OKAY. GO AHEAD.

>> GOOD MORNING, COUNCIL. VETERAN OF THE AREA AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY. I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THE WAY THIS BODY OPERATES. FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN THIS IS LOCAL GOVERNMENT THAT ACTUALLY LISTENS.

THE I MET YOU IT HE 9/11 MEMORIAL, AND YOU WERE KIND.

I LATER LEARNED YOU WERE A HISTORY TEACHER.

HISTORY IS MY FAVOURITE SUBJECT BECAUSE IT IS THE ANSWER KEY.

MENT WHEN WE I GOMORE IT, WE REPEAT THE SAME FAILURES.

THE WE ARE CELEBRATING A $44.5 MILLION VA CLINIC COMING TO ROUND ROCK. AND THE GROWTH OF OUR VETERAN POPULATION. HISTORY WARNSES US WHAT HAPPENS WHEN INSTITUTIONS PRIORITIZE BUILDINGS AND NUMBERS OVER PEOPLE. IN 2007, LEADERS OF THE WALTER READ FOCUSED ON INFRASTRUCTURE WHILE CONDITIONS FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS DETERIORATED. IN 2014 PHOENIX VA EXECUTED EXECUTIVES PROTECTED WHILE VETERANS DIED ON WAIT LISTS.

ER TODAY THE SAME PATTERN IS HERE.

UNDER THE MISSION ACT VETERANS HAVE A CLEAR RIGHT TO COMMUNITY CARE. IF THE DRIVE OF THE RATHER CARE

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THE VA STILL PUSHES TOWARD AN HOUR LONG DRIVE TO SOUTH AUSTIN OR ARE FORCE TO GO TO AN UNDERSTAFFED CLINIC WITH A FAILING RATING. WHILE I HAVE APPEAL TO CENTRAL TEXAS VA, I WAS ISSUED A BLANK DENIAL LETTER WITH NO REASON AND NO EVIDENCE. IT'S AGAINST FEDERAL LAW.

THEN DELAYED MAILING. IT CUT INTO MY APPEAL WINDOW BY DOING SO. AL FEDERAL INVESTIGATIONS PREVIOUSLY CAUGHT THIS SAME NETWORK IN CENTRAL TEXAS LEADING CONSULTS TO MAKE WAIT TIMES LOOK BETTER ON PAPER.

VA DATA SHOWS 581 VETERANS DIED BY SUICIDE IN 32, MORE THAN 60% WHO DIED DID NOT SEE THE VA IN THE TWO YEARS PRIOR TO THEIR DEATH. MANY BECAUSE THEY SIMPLY GAVE UP

ON THE SYSTEM. >> GO AHEAD, GO AHEAD.

FINISH YOUR THOUGHT. >> I'M NOT ASKING THE COURT TO CONTROL FEDERAL MONEY. I AM ASKING YOU TO USE THE ANSWER KEY OF I HAVE THE HAD. PASS A FORMAL RESOLUTION TO THE TEXAS VETERAN COMMISSION AND TO CONGRESSMAN JOHN CARTER'S OFFICE STATING THAT WILLIAMSON COUNTY WELCOMES INFRASTRUCTURE BUT WILL NOT ACCEPT FEDERAL BUREAUCRATS BREAKING FEDERAL LAW AND BOTTLE NECKING THE CARE FOR 40,000 VETERANS WHO LIVE HERE.

HISTORY HAS ALREADY BEEN WRITTEN WITH A WARNING.

LET MAKE THE NEXT CHAPTER THAT IGNORES IT.

>> THANK YOUU LUCAS. YOU DID A GREAT JOB.

>> SORRY, NERVOUS. >> YOU DID GREAT.

>> AS A VETERAN, I FELT YOU DESERVED A FEW MORE SECONDS.

[ 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 A, B, C, D, AND E.

WE WILL NOT BE DISCUSSING 89. THE AND WHEN WE RETURN, WE WILL TAKE UP AGENDA ITEMS 53, 58, 59, 90, AND 91, AND THE TIME IS

>> ALL RIGHT. WE HAVE RETURNED FROM EXECUTIVE SEGMENT. THERE WILL BE NO ACTION ON ITEMS 90 AND 91. SO WE WILL TAKE UP ITEM 53.

OKAY. JUDGE KING.

THANK FOR JOINING US. MENT WE KNOW YOU'RE ON A TIGHT

SCHEDULE. >> THANK YOU.

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE. DONNA KING WITH THE LOCAL DISTRICT COURT AND ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT COURT. APPRECIATE Y'ALL'S FLEXIBILITY IN GETTING HERE. I THINK THE SCHEDULING OF THESE PARTICULAR ITEMS WAS ILL-TIMED AS I'M IN A FELONY JOURNEY TRIAL. MR. ALVARADO IS ON VACATION AND OTHER JUDGES WERE NOT ABLE TO COME OVER, SO THANK YOU FOR BEING FLEXIBLE WITH ME. THE REQUEST ON 53 IS THE SUPPLEMENT, CORRECT. I KNOW THERE'S A NUMBER OF UMS IT Y'ALL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT. SO AS I UNDERSTAND IT, THERE HAS BEEN THIS SUPPLEMENT GIVEN THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR.

I WAS UNAWARE THAT THE BUDGET LANGUAGE AND ORDER ALTHOUGH THE MONEY BECAUSE I BELIEVE IT IS PART OF THE BUDGET ORDER FOR FISCALLAL YEAR 2027, I WAS UNAWARE IT WAS TIED TO COURT ADMINISTRATOR, AND IN THE EVALUATION PROCESS AND ALSO BIT OF BACKGROUND FIRST WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PREPARING A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THAT ROLE BECAUSE I UNDERSTAND IT HAD NOT BEEN PROVIDED IN THE PAST. SO IN MY EVALUATION OF MERIT AND THINGS AFTER YOU ALL PASSED THE BUDGET, I DETERMINED THAT THAT SHOULD BE PLACED WITH THE DIRECTOR OF THE DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATION WHICH IS AUGUST ALVARADO RATHER THAN BY COURT ADMINISTRATOR DEB LEWIS. SO I CONTACTED ASHLEY AND REQUESTED THAT THAT BE COMPLETED.

I THINK THERE WAS A REQUEST TO HR AS WELL, AND WE WERE INSTRUCTED THAT ACTUALLY THE LANGUAGE IN THE BUDGET ORDER IS SUCH THAT IT CANNOT BE DONE JUST ADMINISTRATIVELY.

IT NEEDS TO COME BEFORE THE COURT.

SO I PREPARED THAT JOB DESCRIPTION, SENT IT TO YOU ALL.

I HOPE YOU HAD A CHANCE TO REVIEW IT.

AND IT LINES OUT THE DUTIES THAT MR. ALVARADO IS PERFORMING IN SUPPORT OF ME AS THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE.

AND IT IS REALLY LARGELY TIED TO MY DUTIES UNDER 74.092 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE. AND THOSE ARE THINGS THAT WE HAVE TO DO IN THIS ROLE ABOVE AND BEYOND OUR NORMAL OBLIGATIONS AS DISTRICT JUDGES. SO IT IS ENUMERATED IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION. I AM HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT IT, GIVE ANY EXAMPLES.

>> JUDGE KING. THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE TODAY.

BEFORE YOU GOT HERE, WE TALKED A LITTLE BIT.

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IT WOULD MAKE IT SIMPLER THAN HAVING A STIPEND AND WHO IS IT GOING EACH YEAR AND WHATEVER. THE ROLE THAT AUGUST SERVES RIGHT NOW WOULD BE THAT PERSON THAT DOES THAT.

NOW, IF THAT CHANGES THEN THAT POSITION WOULD CHANGE IN SALARY AND IN OBLIGATION TO JOB OBLIGATION.

SO THAT WAS SOMETHING I PROPOSED THIS MORNING AND YOU WEREN'T HERE SO I WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU, YOU KNOW, COULD ADDRESS THAT AND SEE IF THAT WAS AN APPROACH WE COULD DO.

WE WOULDN'T HAVE IT IN THE BUDGET ORDER.

IT WOULD JUST BE A PART OF IT. THE AND THAT WOULD ALSO BE AN EVALUATION WE WOULD DO ON THE COUNTY COURT OF LAW POSITION AS

WELL. >> I APPRECIATE THE IDEA.

WHATEVER IT IS THE COURT'S PLEASURE BECAUSE THAT ROLE I UNDERSTAND FOR BOTH FLOORS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND INTEGRAL IN ASSISTING US IN COMPLETING OUR RESPONSIBILITIES.

THE I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT TO ALSO NOTE THAT DISTRICT COURTS AND COUNTY COURT AT LAW WHILE WE ARE ALL JUDGES, WE HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE COURTROOM, BUT WE ALSO HAVE JUST ON THE FIRST FLOOR DISTRICT COURTS ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE RESPONSIBILITY THAT AREN'T IMPACTING THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW OVER THE LAST TWO LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS.

AND SO WHILE THEY HAVE THE SAME ROLE AND I'M NOT SURE HOW THEY ARE EXECUTING AND UTILIZING THAT ROLE, AND I HAVEN'T HAD A DETAILED CONVERSATION WITH JUDGE MCMASTER OR JUDGE WARD ABOUT IT, I KNOW THAT SHERON AND AUGUST MEET FREQUENTLY.

I CAN'T SPEAK TO THE DIFFERENCE, BUT I DO KNOW WHAT I AM FOCUSING ON ARE THE OBLIGATIONS OF MEETING MY STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, AND AUGUST IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THAT, BUT IT REALLY NOT SOMETHING THAT A COURT ADMINISTRATOR CAN FULFILL.

>> RIGHT. SO THAT'S WHY I'M SAYING IT NEEDS TO BE IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION OF THAT PERSON AND AS A SALARY. IT WOULD BE WHAT HE'S DOING BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE SAYING.

YOU'RE SAYING HE'S DOING THOSE THINGS AND NEEDS TO CONTINUE TO DO THOSE THINGS BUT BETTER TO PUT IT IN AS A SALARY OR

STIPEND. >> I THINK THAT MAKES A LOT OF SENSE. THE ONLY THING I COULD SAY IS I MAY NOT, YOU KNOW, EVERY TWO YEARS WE RUN THE QUESTION OF WHO WILL BE THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE.

AND HOW THEY CHOOSE TO PERFORM THEIR DUTIES, IT COULD CHANGE.

I THINK THAT I MADE SOME CHANGES TO HOW IT'S BEEN HANDLED IN THE PAST. AND SO, YOU KNOW, I THINK ON THE OTHER HAND THAT ALL OF THE JUDGES UNDERSTAND HOW INTEGRAL AUGUST IS IN SUPPORTING THIS ROLE.

SO I DON'T FORESEE A CONTEST ON WHERE THAT MONEY SHOULD GO.

I WAS JUST TRYING TO FOLLOW THE RULES OF THE POLICY.

>> HERE'S MY TAKE ON IT BECAUSE I HAVE ZERO PROBLEM WITH THE STIPEND. I DON'T THINK IT'S EASIER EITHER WAY. RIGHT NOW AUGUST MIGHT GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO DO THAT BASED ON YOUR DISCRETION AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE. BUT IN THE FUTURE WE MIGHT HAVE SEVERAL MORE COURTS. AUGUST MIGHT NOT HAVE THE TIME OR THE CAPACITY TO DO ADDITIONAL DUTIES WHETHER IT'S YOU OR ANOTHER JUDGE. WHETHER SOMEBODY'S ASSISTANT IS GOING TO GET THAT STIPEND, IT'S YOUR DISCRETION ON WHO GET THE

STIPEND. >> I THINK THE REALITY IS WE'RE ALL LOOKING DOWN THE ROAD AT ADDITIONAL COURTS, AND I INTEND ON EVALUATING THE SUPPORT STAFF AND MAKING AN HONEST E IS OF WHAT OUR NEEDS ARE, AND I ANTICIPATE NEEDING ADDITIONAL

STAFF IN THE FUTURE. >> THAT'S A SEPARATE ISSUE.

THE THING IS YOU SAID IT. NONE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF HAVE THE CAPACITY TO DO THIS ROLE.

THE JOB THAT YOU LAID OUT. >> NOT THE JOB DUTY THAT I LATE

OUT. >> THAT'S WHAT I'M SAYING.

>> SO HAVING IT WHERE IT MAYBE GOES HERE.

THE I DON'T SEE IT EVER GOING BACK TO A COURT ADMINISTRATOR FOR ANY ONE JUDGE. THAT'S WHY WE CREATED THIS POSITION HE'S IN AND ADDED FIVE PEOPLE TO IT.

I THINK IT WOULD BE SO MUCH EASIER TO ROLL IT INTO TOTAL FIVE. I THINK IT WOULD BE EASIER TO ROLL IT IN INTO THAT POSITION. I'M JUST TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH

THE SAME GOAL AND MAKE IT. >> JUST FOR CLARIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IT'S ALREADY IN THE BUDGET ITEM WE'RE ALLOWING JUDGE KING TO HAVE AUTHORITY ON WHO GET THE STIPEND NOT WHETHER WE

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ADDRESSES. >> MUCH AGREEMENT ABOUT.

>> I HEAR MUCH AGREEMENT ABOUT PAYING FOR EXTRA DUTIES.

IT'S JUST A MATTER OF WHERE IT GOES.

>> IF WE TAKE IT IN THE NEXT IT BUDGET SESSION, I'M FINE WITH THAT. BUT AT THIS POINT WE HAVE THE STIPEND. AND JUDGE KING IS ALLOWING WHO

GET THE STIPEND. >> ALL I'M SAYING IS THE SAME GOAL IS ACCOMPLISHED AND YOU WANT IT TO GO TO HIM.

IS THAT WHERE YOU WANT IT? YEAH.

SO IT WOULD GO TO HIM. JUST NOT IN THE FORM OF A STIPEND. AL IN EFFECT IT WOULD ADD TO I HAD SALARY BECAUSE YOU GET MARRIED ON THAT, AND IT GROWS AS OPPOSED TO JUST A STIPEND. AND SO THAT WOULD BE ANOTHER CONSIDERATION. THE YOU DECIDE.

I MEAN THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN DO EITHER WAY.

IT IS UP TO US TO EFFECT THE BUDGET.

THE AND IT'S UP TO US TO FIGURE OUT WHERE THE MONEY GOES WHETHER IT'S IN A STIPEND OR IN THE BUDGET.

WE CAN DO IT EITHER WAY. >> SO YOU'RE ASKING ME MY

OPINION. >> YES, MA'AM.

>> I HAD NOT THOUGHT ABOUT IF AN EMPLOYEE IS GETTING A STIPEND DOES THAT COUNT TO EVERYBODY'S SALARY OR NO? AND IT WOULD BE MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE INDIVIDUAL IF IT BECAME PART OF THEIR JOB DESCRIPTION AND PART OF THEIR BASE SALARY AS OPPOSED TO A STIPEND.

I SEE NODDING FROM. >> WE WILL HAVE TO REMEMBER THE CONVERSATION BECAUSE.

>> WHEN WE DECIDE IT'S TOO MUCH WORK AND THE STIPEND GOES TO SOMEBODY ELSE, NOW WE HAVE GIVEN SOMEBODY INCREASED COMPENSATION TO THOSE THINGS. IT JUST.

>> IT DOESN'T KEEP YOU FROM ADDING MORE PEOPLE IN THE FUTURE

FOR ANYTHING. >> I WOULD SAY NUMBER 1 HOW THIS IMPACTS ALL STAFF. THE INFORMATION IS NEEDED BECAUSE UM AND. THE OBLIGATIONS THAT AUGUST IS.

ING ARE VITAL. IT REFLECT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY AS A WHOLE. MANY OF THE REPORTS THAT HE IS ASSISTING WITH IN VALIDATING AND VERIFYING GO TO THE LEGISLATURE.

AND THE CONDUIT STARTS WITH A DISTRICT CLERK.

BUT IT'S OUR DATA AND OUR. ANCEMEASURES, SO AUGUST IS DOUBLE CHECKING EVERYTHING. AND THIS IS ALL NEW.

RECOGNIZING THE VALID,TY AND NARRATIVE INCREASES OPPORTUNITY AND INCREASES IN MERIT. BUT TO JUDGE SNELL'S POINT, THERE WILL BE A TIME WHERE SOME OF THOSE ARE DELEGATED TO ANOTHER PERSON MAYBE NOT IN FULL BUT COMPONENTS OF THAT TO ASSIST HIM. SO I THINK THAT JOB DESCRIPTION COULD LIVE IN THE DIRECTOR OF COURT ADMINISTRATION AND NEEDING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT STAFF TO SUPPORT ALL OF THE DISTRICT COURTS, THAT WOULD BE DOWN THE ROAD AS WE GROW AND NEED TO MEET NEW MANDATES AND REQUIREMENTS. I THINK PUTTING IT UNDER AUGUST WOULD BE GOOD. AND IF THE COURT HAS THE ABILITY TO DO THAT TODAY, I AM LEARNING SO MUCH AND WORKING WITH YOU CLOSELY. I REALLY DO APPRECIATE THAT POSITION, AND I ALSO APPRECIATE JUDGE SNELL.

AND I APPRECIATE THE NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE AS THE REQUIREMENTS

CHANGE. >> MY POINT WAS WE'RE GONNA ADD MORE PEOPLE AS WE NEED TO IN THE FUTURE.

YOU'RE NOT GONNA TAKE MONEY AWAY FROM THEM.

YOU'LL WANT MORE MONEY. >> VERY LIKELY.

>> I'M TRYING TO HELP YOU THERE. >> ABOUT I HEAR THAT AND IS I'LL

TAKE THE HELP. >> SO I DON'T KNOW IF THERE'S A MOTION FOR THIS OR NOT OR A RECOMMENDATION TO TAKE IT UP IN A FUTURE DATE THAN JUST THE BUDGET ORDER BUT JUDGE KING THE

RECOMMENDATION CAME. >> IF YOU'RE WILLING TO AJUST BUDGET ORDER TO MAKE IT A PART OF HIS SALARY WITH THE UNDERSTANDING OF OUR DISCUSSION WITH THE ADDITIONAL PEOPLE AND I RECOGNIZE WE HAVE TO GO THROUGH HR AND GET APPROVAL AND ALL HAVE

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>> SEPARATE ISSUE. >> I WILL APPROVE THE STIPEND

INTO WHAT IS HIS OFFICIAL TITLE? >> HOLD ON.

>> WE CAN'T DO THAT. >> WHAT THE AGENDA ALLOWS FOR TODAY IS A CHANGE TO THE BUDGET ORDER.

>> THAT WOULD BE A CHANGE IN THE BUDGET ORDER.

AL. >> IT WOULD BE REMOVING THE STIPEND. TRYING TO MOVE IT INTO.

>> HOW ABOUT IF WE DO THIS? WE'LL HAVE IT ON THE AGENDA TO WHERE I WILL HAVE THE BUDGET ORDER ON THERE WERE AND REMOVE THE STIPEND BUT WILL ADD IT TO THE SALARY AND THE JOB

DESCRIPTION NEEDS TO BE. >> WOULD YOU LIKE ME TO COME

SPEAK TO THAT? >> I DON'T HAVE TO HAVE YOU BACK. BUT IF YOU WANT TO COME BACK,

IT'S FINE. >> WE'LL WORK WITH ALLEN AND YOUR BUDGET TO MAKE SURE WE HAVE THE RIGHT LANGUAGE THERE TO INCORPORATE IT INTO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND MOVES THAT MONEY

AND THE LINE ITEM. >> NEXT WEEK FOLLOW UP WITH A

CHANGE. >> NEXT WEEK YOU CAN'T TAKE ACTION. THE WHAT ARE YOU SAYING?

>> THE BUDGET ORDER TODAY AND EAST COAST NEXT WEEK COME BACK AND MAKE THAT CHANGE TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION.

OR YOU COULD JUST TAKE CARE OF IT ALL NEXT WEEK.

>> DO YOU THINK MR. ALVAR ADO WOULD BE AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK?

>> I DIDN'T BRING MY CALENDAR. HE IS OUT FOR A TEN-DAY VACATION. THE I'M NOT SURE HE WILL BE BACK BY TUESDAY. I CAN CHECK MY CALENDAR, THOUGH.

>> IF YOU'RE UNABLE TO MAKE IT, AND I KNOW THERE'S TWO DIFFERENT ITEMS HERE, I THINK WE JUST NEED HIM HERE.

IF HE CAN BE HERE NEXT WEEK, I THINK THAT'S GOOD.

I DON'T KNOW IF HE CAN WAIT UNTIL THE WEEK AFTER.

>> IF IT'S GONNA, TO GET IT DONE THIS FISCAL YEAR.

SO NEXT WEEK. >> AS LONG AS WE HAVE THE INFORMATION, JUDGE KING. WE ALL HAVE THE ABILITY TO CALL

HIM AND CLARIFY INFORMATION. >> JUST THE GOAL NEXT WEEK WOULD BE TO HAVE THE BUDGET ORDER TO ELIMINATE T IT.

FOR HIS JOB DESCRIPTION AND MOVE IT INTO HIS BASE SALARY.

IS THAT WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR NEXT WEEK?

>> P. >> AND THAT ACCOMPLISHES WHAT

YOU WANT? >> THAT'S WHAT I'M PROPOSING IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT.

>> I APPRECIATE IT. >> JUST FOR THE RECORD I DON'T THINK THAT'S EASIER. I THINK THIS COMPLICATES THINGS.

THE MOVING FORWARD. MENT JUDGE KING, I THINK YOU SAID HE COULD SPEAK TO TAKING ACTION ON THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TAMARA HUDGINS PH.D. AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY, PROVIDE FUNDRAISING SUPPORT WITH ALL DISTRICT COURT PROGRAMS THIS THE AMOUNT OF 18,000.

>> I WOULD LIKE TO PHONE A FRIEND PLEASE.

>> COUNTY AUDITOR. THIS CONTRACT IS A CONTRACT THAT JUDGE LARSEN HAD PREVIOUSLY IN APPLYING FOR GRANTS.

I THINK WE HAVE TO MAKE IT CLEAR THIS IS FOR GRANT APPLICATION,

AND I WILL MAKE SURE. >> WITH BOTH 58 AND 59.

>> YES, SIR. THE FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS NOT

FOR FUNDRAISING. >> SO WE ARE PAYING THEM TO GO HELP FIND GRANTS. $18,000.

>> AND I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH. >> NOT JUST FIND BUT HOPEFULLY

WRITE THEM AS WELL. >> BECAUSE SHE HAS.

I KNOW SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE I WORKED WITH HER THERE'S BEEN AT LEAST THREE GRANTS THAT SHE HAS APPLIED FOR BECAUSE I HAVE TO GRANT THAT ACCESS AND THOSE SYSTEMS AS THE COUNTY

ADMINISTRATOR. >> IF SHE ADMINISTER THE GRANTS?

>> NO, MA'AM. MOST OF THAT IS DONE BY THE DEPARTMENT WHO APPLIED FOR THEM. AND THEN MY OFFICE.

WE ARE PAYING18,000. >> I HAVEN'T ACTUALLY LOOKED AT THE CONTRACT, BUT I'LL DIG INTO THAT.

IT'S A YEAR. I THINK SHE BILLS BASED ON THE

HOURS THAT SHE WORKS. >> THIS IS A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT. NOT A FLAT WE'RE GIVING YOU 18,000. HOPEFULLY IT'S NOT, IT'S A

BILLABLE BY THE. >> I'LL GO BACK AND REVIEW THAT.

>> COMMISSIONERS TO MY EXTENT WHAT I UNDERSTAND IS THAT SHE HAD BEEN ADJUSTING COALITION RELATE IN THE EARLY STAGE, AND

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I THINK IT IS A BILL AGAINST THAT WITH A CAP.

>> 5 TO 10 HOURS PER MONTH WITH $18,000 NOT TO COMPETE.

>> AND THAT'S BOTH OF THEM. >> SO TOTAL OF 26,000.

>> SHE IS A PH.D. IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.

SHE WORKED THROUGH THE HEALTH DOCKET AND WAS DIRECTOR OF THAT DEPARTMENT AND WAS PURELY VOLUNTARY THAT THE STUDENTS WERE ASSISTING OUR CLIENTS. SHE HAS NOW BEEN WORKING IN ANDY CAPACITY IN HER OWN BUSINESS. NOT GUILTY A CONFERENCE WITH JULIE AND COMMISSIONER COVEYY, I JUST TALKED WITH ALL OF THEM ABOUT WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE TO USE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BECAUSE THE DISTRICT COURTS HAVE A BUCKET OF MONEY WE PULL FROM AND THAT HAS NOT BEEN A PROBLEM AND WE MEMORIALID IT WITH THIS CONTRACT AND WORKED WITH HAL ON THAT.

SO AUGUST DRAFTED IT. WE HAVE A MOU WITH HER AS WELL.

AND WE WOULD LIKE FOR HER. IT IS NOT A SITUATION WHERE SHE ASSISTS ALL THE CLIENT. IT'S AN AS NEEDED THING.

>> SO THAT IS NOT A FUNDRAISING SUPPORT.

>> OH, NO, MA'AM. >> NOT A GRANT WRITING.

>> IS THAT LANGUAGE IN THERE? >> ITS ON BOTH AGENDA ITEMS.

>> AGENDA IS FUNDRAISING WHILE THE STATEMENT OF SCOPE IS NOT

FUNDRAISING. >> SOMEBODY CUT AND PASTE ON THAT AND JUST KEPT IT. THAT'S WHY I WAS WONDERING.

>> YEAH. I HAD NOT HAD A CHANCE TO LOOK AT THE ACTUAL AGENDA ITEM, SO I SEE THE CONFUSION.

>> OKAY I UNDERSTAND THAT WAS WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT.

THE SO. >> I APPRECIATE US MAKING IT CLEAR THAT NEITHER AGENDA ITEM IS A FUNDRAISING EFFORT.

>> ONE OF THEM IS JUST PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.

ONE OF THEM IS APPLYING FOR GRANTS.

>> SO I'LL MOVE TOFFOLI APPROVE ITEMS 58 AND 59 WITH THE

CLARIFICATION OF REMOVING. >> LET'S DO ONE AT A TIME.

SO I'LL ENTRAIN A MOTION ON 58 WHERE THE COURT AGREE CANS TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TAMARA YOUTH PH.D. AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES TO WRITE A GRANT WITH A

NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $18,000. >> AND THAT'S MY MOTION.

>> OKAY, MOTION. I'LL SECOND IT.

THE ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIES 5-0.

AND ON 59 THAT WILL ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JULIE KRUG, PH.D., TO PROVIDE OT SERVICES AS NEEDED.

IS THERE A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT? OR JUST.

>> 18,000 ALSO. >> IT'S18,000.

AND IT'S INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS ARE $75.

GROUP SESSIONS OF TWO OR MORE PARTICIPANTS IS A HUNDRED

DOLLARS. >> OKAY.

>> THAT'S MY MOTION. >> SO THAT'S COMMISSIONER COVEY'S MOTION AS WELL. ALL IN FAVOUR.

THE JUDGE KING, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING HERE AND PROVIDING CLARIFICATION. THE AND THANK YOU FOR.

>> THANK YOU FOR ACCOMMODATING ME.

>> APPRECIATE IT. DO YOU ALL NEED, I BELIEVE AUGUST WILL BE HERE NEXT NEXT TUESDAY TO TALK ABOUT THE ISSUE.

>> OKAY, THANK YOU. ALL RIGHT, MOVING ON TO AGENDA ITEM 92 COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS.

[92. Comments from Commissioners.]

HEARING NONE, YES. >> I JUST WANT TO SAY I'M UP TO TWICE THAT I GOT IN MY TRUCK TO COME TO COURT IS AND HAVE FOUND MYSELF SITTING IN FRONT OF THE I HAVE BEEN I HAD COURTHOUSE.

>> IT LOOKS GREAT. AND ONE OF THE THINGS I WANT TO SAY IS I TRULY APPRECIATE THE NEW FACILITIES.

ONE OF THE THINGS I MYSELF IS NOT THAT IT'S TOTALLY TAKEN AWAY THE ABILITY TO GRAB A CUP OF COFFEE BEFORE COURT AT ONE OF MY FAVOURITE PLACES MONUMENT CAFE. I WAS TALKING TO THEM.

THEY MADE IT AVAILABLE FOR GRAB AND GO THINGS COMING OUT OF THERE AND I'M EXCITED. AS A PERSON WHO LIVES IN ROUND ROCK, IF I WAS ABLE TO STEAL ONE RESTAURANT AND BRING IT TO ROUND ROCKT WOULD BE THE MONUMENT CAFE.

>> JUDGE, MY ONLY COMMENT WOULD BE DON'T FORGET TOMORROW IS BENEFITS FAIR AT GEORGETOWN ANNEX, AND YOU CAN TELL IF YOU GO THAT WAY ON WILCO WAY GOT THE CONES OUT.

PARKING WILL BE OUT IN THE FIELD, AND WE'RE WORKING AROUND THE WORKERS THAT ARE WORKING ON THE JUVI CENTER.

SO ANYWAY, PLEASE COME AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED, AND IT WILL BE A GREAT EVENT. THEY HAVE MORE VENDERS THAN EVER BEFORE, SO IT LOOKS REALLY GREAT, AND HAT OFF TO THOSE THAT

HAVE WORKED SO HARD. >> YEAH, ALLEN AND SHELLY AND TEAM, THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL THE WORK YOU ALREADY HAVE DONE AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO AFTER IT'S OVER.

>> MR. COOK, ANY COMMENTS. >> I'LL BE HERE TOMORROW.

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>> ALL RIGHT. GREAT RIBBON CUTTING YESTERDAY.

GREAT PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK.

AND AGAIN THANK YOU TO THE MONUMENT CAFE AS MENTIONED FOR BREAKFAST THIS MORNING. SO THE TIME IS 11:21.

AND WE ARE ADJOURNED.

* This transcript was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning.