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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 15, 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 15th 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, 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 Jim Heath, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Beth Fleming, Purchasing Director.
Mr. Heath: Bow Your heads, please. Our Heavenly Father, thank You or this day. Thank You for this country. We thank You for our county and all it does for us. Please be with them today as they deliver our business. Be with our government as it tries to keep us safe from all terrorists throughout the world. We would ask You to please look over all of our service people throughout the world as they stand in harm's way. In Thy name we pray. Amen.
ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. A) Approval of an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Medium Density (R-2), for Abstract 29, Tract 82 A, and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action.
Move to Open Public Hearing by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Move to Close Public Hearing by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0493
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. A) Approval of a resolution honoring Olive Stephens, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #1
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0494
ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. B) Approval of an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use ordinance for a Special Use Permit, for Abstract 29, Tract 82 A, and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action.
Move to Open Public Hearing by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Move to Close Public Hearing by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0495
4. C) Approval of an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Medium Density (R-2), for Abstract 29, Tract 33, and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action.
Move to Open Public Hearing by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Move to Close Public Hearing by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0496
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
AUDITOR
5. B) Approval of the Denton County Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ending June 30, 2006, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)
PURCHASING
6. A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Janitorial Paper Products, Bid #06-06-1773, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)
6. B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Lubricants and Oils, Bid #07-06-1785, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)
6. C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Tires & Tubes (Passenger and Light Trucks), Bid #07-06-1786, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)
BUDGET
7. A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7. B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101700 to increase revenues and allocate funds for various line items for Public Health-Clinical in the amount of $55,200, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)
7. C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101720 for Comprehensive General Liability including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Insurance Contingency for Non-Departmental in the amount of $10,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)
7. D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101730 for Operating Equipment for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $9,218, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)
7. E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101740 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Salary, Assistants/benefits and various other line items for Crisis Counseling Program Grant in the amount of $567,618, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)
7. F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101750 for Cars and Small Trucks and HMAC for Road & Bridge, Precinct #4 in the amount of $53,534, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)
7. G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101760 for Heavy Trucks for Road & Bridge #1 in the amount of $18,725, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)
7. H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101770 for Vehicle Repairs and Gasoline including the transfer of $3,752 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Alternative Fuel Vehicle Contingency for Constable, Precinct #2 in the amount of $5,207, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)
7. I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101790 for Miscellaneous Building Maintenance for Courthouse Security in the amount of $3,374, 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.) Holly Sadlowski, Senior Clerk-Courts/County Clerk; Brittany Griffin, Deputy Clerk-Courts/County Clerk; Maryanne Marick, Financial Support Specialist II/Purchasing Department; Flavia Souza, Nutritionist/WIC-Administration; Natalie Riegelman, Chief Assistant County Auditor/County Auditor; Billy Lantrip, Driver/Equipment Operator/Road & Bridge, Pct. #4; Patrick Tucker, Juvenile Corrections Officer/Post Adjudication; Megan Gaither, Juvenile Corrections Officer/Post Adjudication; Troy French, Juvenile Corrections Officer/Post Adjudication.
PUBLIC WORKS
10. A) Approve the Final Plat of the Stonehenge Addition, Phase 1, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.
10. B) Approve the Final Plat of the Comanche Ridge Elevated Storage Tank, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.
10. C) Approve the Final Plat of the Bellaire Addition, Phase A – Lantana Project, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action.
10. D) Approve the Final Plat of the Wimberley Addition, Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. A) Approval of Building Usage Request for the Courthouse Lawn by Ms. Stephanie Brady, for a wedding on Saturday, October 8, 2006 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-08-06)
Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0497
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
3. C) Approval of any action on Continuation of Order Restraining outdoor burning and the restriction of use of certain aerial fireworks. Emergency Services
Move to approve continuation of the burn ban for another 60 days by Judge
Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0498
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 $ 437.50 to Vanzuna, Ron – Attorney, incorrect amount;
$ 200.00 to McCary, Kim – Attorney, incorrect amount;
$ 374.00 to Office Depot, not paid against P.O.;
ADDITIONS—
GENERAL
Co Clk $ 273.70 to Renaissance Hotel, lodging – Cindy Mitchell/Co Clk;
Jail $ 56.50 to Radisson Resort, lodging – Rich/Ganzer SO;
Jury $ 715.20 to Sherri Adelstein, reimb Fresno Airfare/Dist Clk;
Co Clk $ 120.00 to Cindy Mitchell, Austin meal advance/Co Clk;
RWB $ 119.30 to Nextel Communications, service – RBW;
SO Training $ 250.00 to Texas Commission on Law Enf, reg fee – Haider Khan/SO;
05 Road Bonds $ 4,568.64 to Ft. Worth Star Telegram, public hearing – SH 114W.
Move to approve amended bill report by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm.
White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0499
ITEM 6 PURCHASING
6. D) Approval of award of bid for the Lariat Trail Paving and Drainage Improvements Project, Bid #07-06-1775, to Quality Excavation, Ltd., for Base Bid and Alternates 2 and 3 for $239,030.50, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0500
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal
Department.
NO ACTION
14. B) Approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and North Texas State Fair Association, Inc. to provide a water truck for the 2006 North Texas State Fair and Rodeo, August 18-26, 2006, and any appropriate action. (Truck is coming from Precinct 4)
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0501
14. C) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Corinth for use of Street Right-of-Way for Denton County Fiber Optic System, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0502
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. B) Approval of First Amendment to that Certain Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Relating to State Highway 121 entered into January 3, 2000, between Denton County, Texas, and the City of The Colony, Texas, regarding the SH 121 SIB Loan, Commissioner Precinct #2, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0503
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.
NO ACTION ON ANY EXECUTIVE ITEMS
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 9:36AM
This set of minutes for August 15, 2006, prepared by Deputy Clerk, Erin McCorkle. Reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
