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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S COURT 
MAY 12TH, 2015 
9:30 A.M.

 
             
The Commissioner’s Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioner's Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items:
 
1. Review and approval of minutes.
 
2.
Consider noting in minutes any off right-of-way work on any County road done by Road & Bridge Division.
 
 
3.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.

 
 
4.
Citizen comments. Except when public hearings are scheduled for later in the meeting, this will be the only opportunity for citizen input. The Court invites comments on any matter affecting the county, whether on the Agenda or not. Speakers should limit their comments to three minutes. Note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
 
 
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 5 – 16 )
 
 
5.    To discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace Pct. One. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0451-004100 Professional Serviices $2,000
To 0100-0451-003901 Pullicationss/Books $2,000
 
6.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a line item transfer for the County Attorney's Office. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0475.004902 Co Atty Leg Supp $12,616.43
To 0100.0475.001107 Temp Labor-Seasonal Help $4,500.00
To 0100.0475.003005 Office Furniture <$5,000 $2,371.95
To 0100.0475.003010 Computer Equipment <$5,000 $2,201.63
To 0100.0475.003011 Computer Software <$5,000 $329.20
To 0100.0475.004620 Furniture/Equipment Rental $710.65
To 0100.0475.004510 Facility Maintenance & Repairs $2,503.00
 
7.   Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Human Resources.  Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0402-004718 Pre-Employment Physical $1500.00
To 0100-0402-002080 Random Drug Testing $1500.00
 
8.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Parks Department. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0510.003305 Clothing $1,222.00
To 0100.0510.003010 Computer Equipment $1,222.00
From 0100.0510.004100 Prof. Service $ 2634.24
To 0100.0510.003010 Computer Equipment $2634.24
From 0100.0510.003900 Membership Dues $ 2700.00
To 0100.0510.003010 Computer Equipment $ 2700.00
From 0100.0510.005003 Equipment > $5,000 $ 1,795.00
To 0100.0510.003001 Small equipment/Tools <$5,000 $ 1,795.00
 
9.   Discuss and consider approving a line item transfer for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #1. Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0409-004998 Non Dept/Contingencies $9,000
To 0100-0451-004192 JP#1/Transport-Autopsies $9,000
 
10.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the County Judge to sign a Certificate of the Judge of Williamson County, Texas with respect to the issuance by the Arlington Higher Education Finance Corporation of its Education Revenue Bonds in accordance with the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Certificate of Co Judge
Explanation Letter
 
11.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the disposal of various county assets through inter-office transfer, including (2) Office Chairs, (2) Desk Return, (1) Desk Corner Unit, (6) HP 620 Portable Systems,  (complete list attached) pursuant to Tex. Local Gov't Code §263.152. Click to View
 
Attachments
Asset Transfer
 
12.   Receive and acknowledge Work Authorization No. 1 under Williamson County Contract for Surveying Services between Walker Texas Surveyors, Inc. and Williamson County dated February 18, 2015 for on call surveying services for Williamson County Road and Bridge. Click to View
 
Attachments
Walker WA 1
 
13.   Discuss and consider approving the retirement of K-9 Bak from duty at the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Click to View
 
14.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Williamson County ESD #2 Fire Station 3 Subdivision - Pct 1. Click to View
 
Attachments
Prelim Plat - Williamson County ESD 2 Fire Station 3
 
15.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the preliminary plat for the Rafter C Estates Subdivision - Pct 3. Click to View
 
Attachments
Prelim Plat - Rafter C Estates
 
16.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Paloma Lake Section 15 Subdivision - Pct 4. Click to View
 
Attachments
Final Plat - Paloma Lake Sec 15
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
17.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Proclamation recognizing May as National Preservation Month. Click to View
 
Attachments
museum
 
18.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a Proclamation declaring May 11th through 17th , 2015 as National Salvation Army Week.  Click to View
 
Attachments
SA15
 
19.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on recognition of Williamson County Attorney’s Office recipients of the National Crime Victims’ Rights-Crime Victim Advocate Hall of Fame Awards. Click to View
 
20.   Hear and receive presentation of the Williamson County Procedures for Professional Services Procurement from the Williamson County Auditor. Click to View
 
Attachments
Procedures for Professional Services Procurement
 
21.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues update. Click to View
 
22.    Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Notice of Termination of Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services for CR 176 at RM 2243: Intersection/Safety Improvements dated effective January 27, 2015. Click to View
 
Attachments
CR176@RM2243_BakerAicklen_ContractTerminationLetter
 
23.   Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Theresa M. Thompson for ROW needed on CR 258. (PARCEL 20)  Click to View
 
Attachments
Thompson Contract
 
24.   Discuss, consider and approve the Interlocal Agreement with TxDOT for material inspection and testing services.   Click to View
 
Attachments
TXDOT Materials Testing Agreement
 
25.   Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Robert A. and Betsy A. Milton for ROW needed on CR 258. (PARCEL 19)  Click to View
 
Attachments
Milton Contract
 
26.   Discuss and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with David and Terry Sims for ROW needed on CR 258. (PARCEL 31)  Click to View
 
Attachments
Sims Contract
 
27.   Discuss, consider and approve a Resolution for the Interlocal Agreement with TxDOT for material inspection and testing services.   Click to View
 
Attachments
TXDOT Resolution
 
28.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Williamson County & Cities Health District, Williamson County Animal Services Department and Williamson County Animal Control for the pre-exposure rabies titer testing and vaccine for at-risk County employees and authorizing the County Judge to sign the MOU . Click to View
 
Attachments
MOU
 
29.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action with regard to additional funding and budget for the Williamson County Expo Center project. Click to View
 
30.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on setting a date, time and place for a public hearing pursuant to Chapter 26, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, regarding the City of Austin’s request to utilize a portion of County parkland for a wastewater easement. Click to View
 
31.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution supporting the grant application for funding for the Williamson County DWI/Drug Court from the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division. Click to View
 
Attachments
DWI/Drug Court Resolution
 
32.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution supporting grant application No. 2758101 for the Williamson County Veterans Court that has been awarded grant funding through the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division. Click to View
 
Attachments
Veterans Court Resolution
 
33.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve two new positions for the Technology Services department with no fiscal impact to the FY15 budget. Click to View
 
Attachments
Storage-Server Admin
DBA
 
34.   Discuss and take appropriate action on the FY15 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding recommendation. Click to View
 
Attachments
FY15 CDBG Recommendation
 
35.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for bid #15IFB113 Medical Supplies for EMS to the lowest and best bids meeting specifications, Bound Tree, Diamond Pharmacy, Henry Schein, Independent Phamacy, Kentron, Life Assist, Midwest Medical, QuadMed, Southeastern Emergency, Southern Safety Sales.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Final Bid Tabulation
Bid Tabulation Spreadsheet
 
36.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action awarding bids received for bid # 15IFB119 Pharmaceuticals and Supplies for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to the lowest and best bid meeting specifications, Midwest Veterinary Supply as the primary vendor and American Health International as the secondary vendor. Click to View
 
Attachments
Bid tabulation
 
37.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding proposal received for RFP #15RFP115 for Prioritized Unit Master Alerting System for Williamson County to Purvis Systems Incorporated. Click to View
 
Attachments
Purvis Agreement
Recomm Letter
Evaluation Sheet
 
38.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive proposals for RFP #15RFP113 Audit and Accounting Services. Click to View
 
Attachments
Request for Proposal package
 
39.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding bids received for Chandler Road Overlay and Striping, Bid# 15IFB115 to the lowest and best bidder Ramming Paving Company and approving the Construction Service Agreement for execution. Click to View
 
Attachments
Agreement
Recommendation Letter
bid tab
 
40.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding approval of a Services Contract and Statement of Work for Catapult Systems for the Premises Exchange to Office 365 Exchange Online as per DIR contract#DIR-SDD-2039. Click to View
 
Attachments
Exchange to Office SOW
Services Contract
 
41.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Professional Architectural/Engineering Design Services for the Williamson County Georgetown Annex, RFQ#15RFQ101.

Click to View
 
Attachments
15RFQ101
 
42.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Professional Architectural/Engineering Design Services for the Williamson County North Campus Facilities, RFQ# 15RFQ102. Click to View
 
Attachments
15RFQ102
 
43.   Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive qualifications for Professional Architectural/Engineering Design Services for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Training Center, RFQ#15RFQ103. Click to View
 
Attachments
15RFQ103
 
44.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Juvenile Services: Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0000.367400 Donations $500.00
 
45.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Juvenile Services: Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0576.003670 Use of Donations $500.00
 
46.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations: Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0000.367403 Park Donations $189.00
 
47.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations: Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0510.003670 Use of Donations $189.00
 
48.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Veteran Services Donations: Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0000.367400 Donations $367.90
 
49.   Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Veteran Services Donations: Click to View
 
Fiscal Impact
From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0405.003670 Use of Donations $367.90
 
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)."
 
50.   Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:

a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
b) Discuss Pearson Road District.
c) Discuss North Woods Road District.
d) Discuss Kaufman Loop.
 
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51.   Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)

1. Proposed or potential purchase or lease of property by the County:
a) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for SH 195 0.805 South of Bell County Line to IH 35.
b) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for proposed SH 29 project.
c) Discuss proposed acquisition of property for right-of-way for future parkland.
d) Discuss possible acquisition of property with endangered species for mitigation purposes.
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Limmer Loop
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Inner Loop
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Neenah Blvd.
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Landfill properties (Chandler Rd.)
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 119
j) Discuss the acquisition of real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County facilities
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 258
m) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Kruger land swap
n) Discuss the roadways within the Somerset Road District #2.
o) Discuss the acquisition of real property: Southwest Seward Junction Loop
p) Discuss the acquisition of Easement interests on CR 240.
q) Discuss the License Agreement for property on CR 107 & CR 118
r) Discuss the Interlocal Agreement with City of Hutto re: Limmer Loop.

2. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
a) Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
b) Discuss proposed sale of real estate on Inner Loop
c) Discuss proposed trade of real estate adjacent to Chandler Rd. and CR 130
d) Discuss proposed sale of real estate on CR 107 & CR 118
e) Discuss proposed exchange of property with BCMUD along Great Oaks Drive.
f) Discuss proposed exchange of property with Mr. Kruger
g) Discuss proposed deeds without warranty for Old Lakeway Dr. ROW

3. – TXDOT Material Testing Agreement- The current agreement with TxDOT expired at the end of 2014. The new agreement provides a continued mechanism for TxDOT to perform materials inspection/testing on request for County projects through the end of 2018. This inspection occurs only at the request of the County, and typically includes inspection of precast concrete boxes and bridge beams at the manufacturing facility prior to casting.
 
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52. Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:

a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
h) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
l) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
m) Cause No. 15-0255-C26; Ranger Excavating, LP v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
n) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
o) Cause No. D-1-GN-14-003420; John Wesley Staten v. State Of Texas, et al.; In The District Court Of Travis County, Texas;
p) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
q) Platting requirements/violations relating to Norma Kenimar Snow/Hillside Nursery, Inc. Conveyance – Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien filed under Document No. 2014056160, Official Records, Williamson County, Texas/Snow Woods Subdivision
r) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al, In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
 
53. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
 
REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
 
54. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding economic development.
 
55. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding real estate.
 
56. Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:

a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Cause No. 06-453-C277; Kerry Heckman et al. v. Williamson County, et al., In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th Judicial District
d) Civil Action No.1:13- CV- 505, Robert Lloyd v. Lisa Birkman, et al, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
e) Cause No. 13-0090-C26, Mathews v. Williamson County, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 26th Judicial District.
f) Employee/personnel related matters
g) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
h) Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-907, Sarah Doe et al. v. Jerald Neveleff et al., In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division
i) Mortgage Electronic Recording Systems (MERS) litigation.
j) American Arbitration Association # 70 110 Y 00385 13; Williamson County, Texas v. Faulkner USA, Inc.
k) Cause No. 12-0721-C277; W. Paul Reed et al. v. Williamson County et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas; 277th District Court
l) Cause No. 1:12-CV-011222LY; Lance Brown v. Williamson County, Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff James Wilson and Shawn Wilson in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
m) Cause No. 15-0255-C26; Ranger Excavating, LP v. Williamson County, Texas; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas
n) Cause No. 15-0064-C277, Gordon v. Dollahite et al, In The District Court of Williamson County, Texas, 277th District
o) Cause No. D-1-GN-14-003420; John Wesley Staten v. State Of Texas, et al.; In The District Court Of Travis County, Texas;
p) County Road 241 utility and Right-of-Way Issues and matters;
q) Platting requirements/violations relating to Norma Kenimar Snow/Hillside Nursery, Inc. Conveyance – Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien filed under Document No. 2014056160, Official Records, Williamson County, Texas/Snow Woods Subdivision
r) Cause No. D-1-GN-15-000875, Houston v. Bank of America et al, In The District Court of Travis County, Texas, 345th Judicial District
 
57. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials.
 
58. Comments from Commissioners.
 

_________________________
Dan A. Gattis, County Judge


This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of ________, 2015 at ________ and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

    

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