The Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioners Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items:
4. Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve order for funding interment by cremation of deceased (Eugenio Luis Villalon) who died in Precinct No. 1 of Williamson County, TX pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code §§ 711.002(e)(1) & (2).
5. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the engagement of the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to represent Williamson County in relation to Civil Action No. 1:20-CV-00842; SonWest Co. v. Everston, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(a)(4).
6. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the engagement of the law firm of Germer PLLC to represent Williamson County in relation to Case No. 1:20-cv-00836; Elizabeth Firey v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(a)(4).
7. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute an Access Agreement with Kevin and Martha Beiter for the Liberty Hill Bypass project. (Parcel 40)
9. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a $2,900.00 purchase for items needed by the Strike Team to perform COVID testing.
8. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on funding matters relating to Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to include, but not be limited to hearing an update on the Wilco Forward grant program, setting budget priorities in relation to remaining CARES Act funds and possible future funding and allocation plans in relation to CARES Act funds.
16. Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the issuance of a county-wide burn ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge the authority to lift the order banning outdoor burning if conditions improve. The current conditions in Williamson County are: Average KBDI value of 710 (Scale of 1–800) with approximately 50% of the county experiencing KBDI values exceeding 700. After reviewing the burn ban matrix analytics, and current conditions, the current order allowing outdoor burning should expire due to the determination from the Williamson County Fire Marshal that the circumstances present in the unincorporated areas of Williamson County create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning.
10. 10:00 AM Hold Public Hearing on the 2020-2021 County Budget.
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14. 10:15 a.m. Public Hearing on the proposed 2020 tax rate of 45.8719 cents per $100 for Williamson County.
15. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of the 2020 tax rates for Williamson County General Fund and Williamson County Road and Bridge Fund.