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Denton County Commissioners Court |
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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 August 8, 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 8th day of August, 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, Sandy Jacobs, 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 Tom Reedy, Communications Director, Sheriff, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Danny Brumley, Facilities Director.
Mr. Reedy: Please join me in prayer. Father, we offer ourselves to You to build with us and to do with us as You will. Relieve us of the bondage of self so that we may better do Your will. Take away our difficulties so that victory over them may bear witness to those we would help of Your power, Your love and Your way of life. May we do Your will always. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARD PRESENTATIONS
3. C) Presentation regarding John B. Denton Days Festival, and any
appropriate action. Historical Commission
NO ACTION
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. A) Approval of an Order Authorizing the Issuance of the Denton County, Texas, Permanent Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2006, and any appropriate action. Auditor
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0484
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
TREASURER
5. B) Approval of Payroll.
PURCHASING
6. A) Approval of renewal of contract for Bid #05-05-1692 to PAC System for Annual Fire Alarm Testing and to Special Fire Systems for Annual Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Testing and Vend-a-Hood inspection, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-01-06)
6. B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Vehicle Parts and Truck and Equipment Filters, Bid #07-06-1781, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-01-06)
BUDGET
7. A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7. C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101610 for Attorney Fees/Denton-Tarrant County Line including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Outside Counsel Contingency for Non-Departmental in the amount of $2,428, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-01-06)
7. D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101620 for Court Appointed Attorney’s including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated-Court Ordered Contingency for Probate Court in the amount of $30,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-01-06)
7. E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101640 for Heavy Trucks/Swat Vehicle for 2005 Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $13,964, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-01-06)
7. F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101660 for Part-Time Salaries for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $35,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-01-06)
7. G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101690 for Computer Supplies for County Clerk in the amount of $11,072, and any appropriate action.
7. H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101710 for Contract Services including the transfer of funds from Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program-Unappropriated Contingency for Juvenile Justice Education Program in the amount of $26,000, and any appropriate action.
7. I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101780 for Miscellaneous Road & Bridge for Road & Bridge, Precinct #4 in the amount of $9,500, 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.) Pamela Britton, Deputy Clerk/Tax Assessor – Collector; Michael Graves, Misdemeanor Prosecutor II/Criminal District Attorney; Jack Belcher, Mechanic/Welder/Road & Bridge, Pct #1; Dean Teeters, Driver/Equipment Operator/Road & Bridge, Pct #1; Francis Mascarenhas, Primary Care Clinician/Public Health – Clinical Division; Wingate Williams, Deputy Constable (PT)/Northwest ISD ASAP Officer.
8. B) Approve combining 2 part-time attorney positions to a full-time position, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-01-06)
PUBLIC WORKS
10. A) Approve participating in the 2006 North Texas State Fair and Rodeo and authority for the County Judge to execute the contract for Commercial Exhibit space, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-01-06)
10. B) Approve September 12, 2006, 9:05 a.m. as the date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Lot 9 Ponderosa Estates, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action.
LEGAL
14. B) Approval of the Birth Certificate Remote Contract and Agreement between the Department of State Health Services and Denton County for 2007-2008, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-01-06)
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0485
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARD PRESENTATIONS
3. A) Report on Progress of Denton County Building Projects, and any
appropriate action. County Judge
NO ACTION
3. B) Report on Progress of Precinct 4 Government Center, and any appropriate
action. Commissioner, Pct. #4
NO ACTION
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 $ 5,000.00 to Goodness, Kelly R, PHD, duplicate payment;
$ 50.00 to Boswell & Moore, incorrect amount;
$ 729.73 to Office Depot, not paid against P.O.;
ADDITIONS—
GENERAL
Const #4 $ 90.00 to John Hatzenbuhler, Granbury meal advance/Const#4;
Bartonville $ 90.00 to Barry Minoff, Granbury meal advance/Const#4;
Const #4 $ 455.00 to North Texas JPCA, reg fee – 7 employees/Const#4;
$ 90.00 to Robert Harrison, Granbury meal advance/Const#4;
$ 90.00 to David Harris, Granbury meal advance/Const#4;
$ 981.40 to Best Western Granbury, lodging – 7 employees/Const#4;
$ 90.00 to Timothy Burch, Granbury meal advance/Const#4;
CCL#1 $ 219.00 to Jeff Justice/Corporate Comedy, reg fee – Mary Bryce/CCL#1;
Const #4 $ 90.00 to Douglas King, Granbury meal advance/Const#4;
$ 90.00 to Trevor Krueger, Granbury meal advance.
Move to approve amended bill report by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm.
Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0486
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. A) Approve the appointment of Kathleen G. Strauss to the Denton County Historical Commission, and any appropriate action. Denton County Historical Commission
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0487
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal
Department.
NO ACTION
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. B) Approve acceptance of the awarded Tobacco Compliance Grant in the amount of $12,000.00, the period covered by this grant is September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007, and any appropriate action. Sheriff
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0488
16. C) Approval of scheduling a Public Hearing for August 22, 2006, at 10:30 a.m., to consider the Denial of a request for an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Recreational/Commercial (R/C) Abstract 790, Tract 12, as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0489
ITEM 17 RECESS 9:32AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 9:36AM
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.
Court did not convene in Executive Session.
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); Tarrant County v. Denton Central Appraisal District, pending in 96th Judicial Court of Tarrant County, Texas, Cause #96-217341-06.
15. D) Consultation with Attorney, Pending Litigation pursuant to Section 551.071 (1)(A), Government Code; Jonathan E. Anderson v. Bing Burton, et al. in the Untied States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division; Case no. 4:05cv361.
15. E) Consultation with Attorney; Texas Government Code, Section 551.071
(1)(A); James Paton v. Denton County and Denton County Information Services,
Cause #2:05-CV-125.
NO ACTION ON ANY EXECUTIVE ITEMS
ITEM 17 RECESS 9:37AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 9:44AM
ITEM 7 BUDGET
7. B) Approval of any action related to the 2006-2007 Denton County Budget.
Below you will find brief descriptions of what took place during the Budget Session. Please see www.dentoncounty.com for the video of the meeting or contact the County Clerk’s Office for the tapes to hear the exact conversations.
Mobile Video Report for Constables, Pct #2, #4, #5, & #6
7. B-1) Approve Mobile Videos for Constables in Precinct 2, 4, 5, and 6; lease
option for a total of $32,616.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Failed 2-3-0 (White, Horn, Mitchell nay)
Tax Assessor/Collector – New Hire for Motor Vehicle – Denton
7. B-3) Approve new hire of Deputy Clerk for Motor Vehicle-Denton for the Tax
Assessor/Collector for a total of $35,759.
Move to approve by Judge Horn.
Motion Failed for lack of second
District Judges Salary Supplement & Juvenile Board Comp
7. B-2) Approve salary adjustment for District Judges: increase salary
supplement to $11,000 with Juvenile Board Compensation at $1500, total budget
impact of $48,197.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 3-2-0 (Horn & Mitchell nay)
Court Order 06-0490
NASCO Dues
7. B-5) Approve increase of $5,000.00 for NASCO dues; dues will go from $15,000
to $20,000.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0491
County Extension – 4H Program Assistant – New Hire
Discussed new hire request for 4H Program Assistant for the County Extension
Office.
Collections Program
Discussed the Collections Program staying in the County Clerk’s budget.
Other Discussion
Discussed the tax rate.
(ITEM 7B continued after break.)
ITEM 17 RECESS 10:08AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 10:31AM
ITEM 7B continued…
Other Discussion
7. B-9a) Rescind previous court order from July 25, 2006 to approve tasers for
Constable #2.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 3-2-0 (Jacobs & Carter nay)
Court Order 06-0492
Court Reporters
Chuck Hamilton spoke against cutting the county court reporters’ salaries.
(Public Comment)
Randy Stout spoke against cutting the county court reporters’ salaries. (Public Comment)
Discussed salaries for court reporters.
7. B-6) Approve reducing the County Court Reporters’ salaries to $44,197 ($60,000 with benefits) with a savings of $385,637 to the county to be put into the County Fund Balance.
Move to approve by Judge Horn.
Motion Failed for lack of second.
Update from the Bail Bond Board
Sherri Adelstein updated the court in regards to the Bail Bond Board meeting
last week.
Court Reporters
Discussed court reporters some more and other possible positions that are over
paid.
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 11:25AM
This set of minutes for August 8, 2006, prepared by Deputy Clerk, Erin McCorkle. Reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
