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Denton County Commissioners Court |
Not Official Minutes. For official minutes, please contact the County Clerk at 940-349-2012. |
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I, Cynthia Mitchell, County Clerk of Denton County, Texas, do hereby certify
that the following Commissioners Court Minutes are a true and correct record of
the proceedings from the Commissioners Court Meeting on April 4, 2006.
ATTEST:
Cynthia Mitchell, County Clerk
and Ex-Officio Clerk of the
Commissioners Court of
Denton County, Texas
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Be it remembered, Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas was called to order on the 4th day of April, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. in Commissioners Courtroom, 2nd Floor, Courthouse on the Square, Denton, Texas by Denton County Judge Mary Horn. Commissioners Cynthia White, Bobbie Mitchell and Jim Carter were present, along with County Clerk Cynthia Mitchell’s representative, Deputy Clerk, Erin McCorkle.
Court opened with an Invocation by Tommy Brewer, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Georgiana McCoig, Assistant Director of Human Resources.
Mr. Brewer: Let us pray. Father God, we come to You today with a joyful heart. We see Your hand in the beauty of springtime and the renewal of life at this time of year. We ask Your special blessing on our men and woman in uniform protecting our freedom and safety both at home and abroad. Please be with our Commissioners today that their decisions made on behalf of the people of Denton County are pleasing in Your site. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARD PRESENTATIONS
3. B) Approval of a resolution designating April 3-9, 2006 as Public Health Week in Denton County, and any appropriate action. Health
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-02443. A) Approve any possible action on a disaster declaration for the prevention of and threat of wild land fires due to drought conditions in Denton County. Emergency Services
NO ACTION
ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. A) Public Hearing regarding allocation and intended use of 2006 Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Program Award, and any appropriate action. DA/Sheriff
Move to Open Public Hearing by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0Commissioner White left during the public hearing.
Move to Close Public Hearing by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 3-0-0Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 06-0245
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
(Item 5B pulled for further consideration and/or separate vote.)
TREASURER
5. C) Approval of Payroll.
PURCHASING
6. A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Flexible Base (Grade 1, Type A), Bid #03-06-1745, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-28-06)
BUDGET
7. A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7. B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100860 for computers for County-Wide Technology in the amount of $3,654, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-28-06)
7. D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100880 for Contract Labor for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #1 in the amount of $8,800, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-28-06)
7. E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100900 for Postage for County Clerk Records Management in the amount of $40,000, and any appropriate action
HUMAN RESOURCES
8. A) Approval of Order Making Appointments. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Kelly Fair, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Sarah Sutherland, Communications Officer/Communications; Joseph Marchese, Administrative Manager/Criminal DA-Civil Division; Luther Shane Underwood, Emergency Management Planner/2005 Homeland Security Grant.
LEGAL
14. B) Authorize Capt. Jeff Wawro to execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Denton County Sheriff’s Office, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-28-06)
14. C) Approve Lease for the operation and maintenance of a radio tower at Grapevine Lake between Denton County and the Department of the Army, Corp of Engineers, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-28-06)Move to approve Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 5B by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 06-0246Commissioner White returned after Consent Agenda was approved.
ITEM 5 AUDITOR
5. A) Approval of Bill Report.
(Payments from Adult Probation, Community Corrections, Pre-Trial Services and District Attorney Check Fee Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)DELETIONS—
GENERAL $ 150.00 to Perez, Arlene Lewis – Interpreter, incorrect amount;
PH $ 294.03 to Alvarez, Victor/Health Dept, incorrect vendor;
CORRECTIONS—
GENERAL $ (91.35) to Special Fire System, Inc, take credit – new check amount = $2191.67
ADDITIONS—
GENERAL
Em Mgmt $ 155.00 to Int’l Assoc of Arson Inv, dues – 3 employees;
DA $ 135.00 to American Counseling Assoc, dues – Beverly Bailey/DA;
Co Clk $ 1.80 to ACS, service/Co Clk.Move to approve amended bill report by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-02475. B) Approve the Debt Management Policy for Denton County, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-28-06)
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0248
ITEM 7 BUDGET
7. C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100870 for Interns/Benefits for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $6,752, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-28-06)
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0249
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. A) Approval of juror pay donation list and possible organizations to be added in the future and any possible modifications to the jury pay donation process, and any appropriate action.
NO ACTION13. B) Approve the request from Habitat for Humanity of Denton County to be included on the juror pay donation list, and any appropriate action. District Clerk (Briefing 3-28-06)
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-025013. C) Approve the re-appointment of Fred Busche to the Denton County Transportation Committee as a Precinct #3 representative, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #3
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-025113. D) Approval of any possible action regarding issues with NTTA, regional transportation and CDA issues. Commissioner, Precinct #1
NO ACTION
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal Department.
NO ACTION14. D) Approval of the Amended Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of Enhanced 9-1-1 Service between Denton County, Texas and 9-1-1 ETC, Incorporated, a Washington corporation, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-025214. E) Approval of a professional services contract between Denton County, Texas, and Carter and Burgess, Inc., for Construction Management Services on Lebanon Road from the South property line of the Wynnwood Peninsula Project, East to the transition East of F.M. 423 (approximately 650 feet East of the intersection of Lebanon Road and F.M. 423) in the City of The Colony, Denton County, Texas; the amount of the contract is $230,000.00 with funding to come from the Lebanon/Boyd Road Project in Denton County Commissioner Precinct #2, Auditor #7456, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0253
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. A) Approval and acceptance of the public road right-of-way improvements constructed for the Steeplechase Addition, Pct.4, and any appropriate action.
Commissioner White left during the discussion of Item 16A.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 06-025416. B) Approval of a) the Project for road and utility improvements to Harlington Drive, (“Project”) and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Highland Village and Denton County, Texas, for the road and utility improvements to Harlington Drive, located in Precinct 3, any appropriate action.
NO ACTION
ITEM 17 RECESS 11:09AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 11:09AM
ITEM 15 EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Commissioners Court reserves the right to exercise its discretion and may convene in executive session as authorized by the Texas Government Code §551.071, et seq. on any of the agenda items.
For purposes permitted by Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - Contemplated or Pending Litigation or Settlement Offer, Section 551.072 - Real Property, Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters, and Section 551.076 - Security.Convened in Executive Session 11:10AM
Reconvened in Formal Session 11:57AMCommissioner White returned when Executive Session reconvened.
15. A) Real Property: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072: Real Property.
15. B) Deliberation regarding security procedures and devices - Texas Government Code, Section 551.076.
15. C) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Denton County v. Tarrant County, pending in the Supreme Court of Texas or District Court after remand.
15. D) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Cause No. 2005-60609-393, William E. Trantham v. Denton County, Texas, et al.
15. E) Consultation with Attorney: Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Claim of Louis Rizzo.
15. F) Deliberations about Real Property, Texas Government Code, Section 551.072; Discussion and deliberation concerning acquisition and title to right-of-way/easement from the United States Army Corps of Engineers for the Lake Lewisville Corridor Toll Bridge Project, and any appropriate action.
15. G) Consultation with Attorney, Government Code, Section 551.071; Discussion and consultation with Attorney concerning matters within the attorney-client privilege relating to the Lake Lewisville Bridge Corridor Feasibility Study Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County and the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA).
NO ACTION ON ANY EXECUTIVE ITEMS
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 11:57AM
This set of minutes for April 4, 2006, prepared by Deputy Clerk, Erin McCorkle. Reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
