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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 May 9, 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 9th day of May, 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, Kathleen Bransford.
Court opened with an Invocation by LeDena Ferrell, Chief Administrator, Commissioner, Precinct #4, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Betty McBride, Chief Assistant, County Auditor.
Ms. Ferrell: Father God, we just come before You this morning with thankful hearts, thanking You Lord for this free country that we live in and what a privilege. We ask today that You would be with our Commissioners Court, help them in the decisions that they are making today. And we thank You in Jesus' name. Amen.
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARD PRESENTATIONS
3. A) Presentation by the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) regarding the
future expansion of NTTA to include some of the “next tier” counties, and any
appropriate action. County Judge
NO ACTION
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
PURCHASING
6. A) Approval to declare two Hemoglobin Analyzers and two Glucose Analyzers as surplus and use as trade-in toward the purchase of two new HB201 Hemoglobin Analyzers and two new GL201 Glucose Analyzers for the Health Department, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-02-06)
BUDGET
7. A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7. B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101010 for Cars/Small Trucks for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $21,392, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-02-06)
7. C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101040 for Computers and Computer Supplies for District Clerk in the amount of $4,646, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-02-06)
7. D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101050 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Cars/Small Trucks and Operating Supplies for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $27,456, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-02-06)
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.) Sean Kilgore, Misdemeanor Pros. II-Fam. Viol./Family Violence Expansion Grant; Billy Bragg, Driver/Equipment Operator/Road & Bridge, Pct. #1; Juanita Johnson, Court Clerk/Justice of the Peace, Pct. #3; Connie Leeper, WIC Clinical Professional/WIC-Administration; Jennifer Denton, Administrative Assistant I/Road & Bridge, Pct. #1; Jordan Smith, Administrative Assistant II/Road & Bridge, Pct. #1; Manuel Trevizo, Quality Control Technician/Public Works Admin/Engineering; Kim Guertler, Administrative Specialist I/Prosecution Enhancement Grant.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. A) Approval of using the Denton County Fire Fighters Memorial Park on Saturday, June 17, 2006 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. for the Denton County Fruit, Vegetable, Herb, and Flower Show, and any appropriate action. Texas Cooperative Extension (Briefing 5-02-06)
13. B) Approval of Grant Proposal Application for CHOS, BSH, Denton County African American Museums for City of Denton Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds for Calendar Year 2006 for $99,250, and any appropriate action. CHOS/BSH/DCAAM Museums (Briefing 5-02-06)
LEGAL
14. B) Approval of the Interlocal Agreement between the Town of Flower Mound and Denton County, Texas, for the Town of Flower Mound’s Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Section 311.013 of the Texas Tax Code, located in the Town of Flower Mound, Denton County, Texas, Precinct 3, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-02-06)
Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0310
ITEM 5 AUDITOR
5. A) Approval of Bill Report.
(Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s
Forfeiture, VIT Interest, DA Check Fee, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented
for recording purposes only.)
DELETIONS—
GENERAL $ 1,732.42 to Pollock Paper Distributor, paid against incorrect P.O.;
$ 112.50 to Wilder, William – Attorney, incorrect vendor;
$ 75.00 to Moore, Rick, per department;
DCRM $ 270.90 to Office Depot, paid from incorrect fund;
ADDITIONS—
GENERAL
DA/CPS $ 120.00 to Dallas County Constable Pct#1, service/DA;
$ 120.00 to Dallas County Constable Pct#3, service/DA;
SO $ 200.00 to Cristal Nelson, claim settlement;
Petty Cash $ 50.00 to Denton County Planning Dept, increase change fund;
DA/CPS $ 25.00 to Gilmer County Sheriff’s Dept, service/DA;
$ 120.00 to Dallas Constable Derick Evans, service/DA;
$ 120.00 to Constable Michael Gothard, service/DA;
$ 50.00 to Dupage County Sheriff, service/DA;
$ 120.00 to Dallas County Constable Pct#5, service/DA.
Move to approve amended bill report and auditor’s monthly financial report
for March 2006 by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0311
ITEM 6 PURCHASING
6. B) Approval of cancellation of 200 Ballot Boxes and pay cancellation fee of $1,130 to Independent Tabulation, Inc. dba: Intab, Inc., Bid #01-06-1748, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0312
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal
Department.
NO ACTION
14. C) Approval of renewal of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Ellis County, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0313
14. D) Approval of renewal of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Post-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Ellis County, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0314
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. A) Approval of resolution proclaiming May 15, 2006 as Denton County Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 14 thru May 20, 2006, as Denton County Police Week, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0315
16. B) Approval of Amendment One to the Contract for Architectural Services between Owner and Architect for Precinct 4 Government Center, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0316
ITEM 17 RECESS 9:30AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 10:12AM
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 10:12AM
Reconvened in Formal Session 11:00AM
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: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Jaworski v. Denton County, pending in the United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Sherman Texas, Cause # 4:05-CV-04.
15. F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Tarrant County v. Denton Central Appraisal District, pending in the 96th Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, Cause #96-217341-06.
15. G) Deliberations about Real Property, Texas Government Code, Section551.072; Bob Smith Management, Parcel 2 for the FM 1171 Project.
15. H) Deliberations about Real Property, Texas Government Code,
Section551.072; Mr. Yarbrough, Parcel 1 and 36 for the FM 1171 Project.
NO ACTION ON ANY EXECUTIVE ITEMS
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 11:00AM
This set of minutes for May 9, 2006, prepared by Deputy Clerk, Erin McCorkle. Reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
