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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 September 12, 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 12th day of September, 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 Jim Heath, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Charlie Kearns.
Mr. Heath: Bow your head, please. Our Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for this day. We thank Thee for our country. Please be with our leaders as they lead us through these trying times. We ask You be with our service people throughout the world wherever they may stand in harm's way. Be with this Court today as they deliberate the County's business and may their decisions be Your decisions. In thy name we pray. Amen.
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARD PRESENTATIONS
3. D) Approval of a resolution proclaiming September 17 through 23, as Constitution Week in Denton County, and any appropriate action. County Judge
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0555
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
PURCHASING
6. A) Approval of exemption from bidding for Sole Source purchase for Election Ballots from Hart Intercivic according to the provisions of Section 262.024 (a)(7)(A) of the Local Government Code, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
6. B) Approval of award for Job Order Contracting, RFP #06-06-1771, to Jamail Construction, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
6. C) Approval of rejection of bids for Emulsified Asphalt (CRS-2H, AEP, SS-1, CCS-1H, CRS-1P), Bid #07-06-1777, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
6. D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Emulsified Asphalt (CRS-2H, AEP, CSS-1-CSS-1H, CRS-1P), Bid #08-06-1793, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
BUDGET
7. A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7. C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102090 for Court Appointed Attorneys including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Court Ordered Contingency for County Criminal Court #4 in the amount of $32,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
7. D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102100 for Operating Equipment for the purchase of (1) Mobile Video Camera for Constable, Precinct #5 in the amount of $2,621, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
7. E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102110 for Gasoline, Electrical/Water Service and various other line items including the transfer of $174,100 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Regular Contingency for Various Sheriff’s Budgets in the amount of $315,675, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
7. F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102120 for Body Transportation and Car Allowance/Mileage including the transfer of $8,732 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Regular Contingency for Death Investigation/Medical Examiner in the amount of $10,152, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
7. G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102130 for Court Appointed Attorneys including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Court Ordered Contingency for County Criminal Court #5 in the amount of $20,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
7. H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102140 for various line items including the transfer of $4,800 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Regular Contingency for Emergency Services in the amount of $5,888, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
7. I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102160 for Court Appointed Attorneys including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Court Ordered Contingency for County Criminal Court #1 in the amount of $30,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
7. J) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102170 for Fire Calls including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Regular Contingency for Fire and Ambulance Services in the amount of $145,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
7. K) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102180 for Training and Education for County Clerk in the amount of $3,000, and any appropriate action.
7. L) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102190 for Law and Reference Books for Law Library in the amount of $10,000, and any appropriate action.
7. M) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102210 for various line items for Public Health Environmental and Public Health-Clinical in the amount of $6,231, and any appropriate action.
7. N) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102220 for various line items for Tax Assessor/Collector in the amount of $1,550, and any appropriate action.
7. O) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102230 for various line items for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $26,550, and any appropriate action.
7. P) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102240 for various line items for Criminal District Attorney-Civil Division in the amount of $4,575, and any appropriate action.
7. Q) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102330 for Miscellaneous Building Maintenance for Facilities Management in the amount of $8,000, and any appropriate action.
7. R) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102340 for Car Allowance/Mileage for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $3,840, and any appropriate action.
7. S) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102370 for various line items for Various Departments of Information Services Budget’s in the amount of $146,000, 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.) Leila Timmis, Financial Computer/Account Manager/County Auditor; Kasey Melton, Deputy Clerk/District Clerk; Sarah Hartpence, Health Services Specialist I/Jail Health Department; Carol Patterson, Assistant Chief Deputy/District Clerk.
8. C) Approve revisions to Personnel Policy #3.15-Militray Leave, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
HEALTH
9. A) Approval of a renewed DSHS contract for Service Delivery Integration, which helps to find our primary cares services, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
PUBLIC WORKS
10. A) Approve the Final Plat of Paloma Creek, Phase 4B, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.
SHERIFF
12. A) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Constable Hatzenbuhler, Precinct #4, and Northwest Independent School District for Absent Student Assistant Program, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
12. B) Approve Interlocal Agreement for Patrol Services between Denton County, Constable Hatzenbuhler, Constable Precinct #4, and the Town of Bartonville, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. A) Approval of the Resolution Establishing Denton County/Highland Village Interjurisdictional Emergency Management Program and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
13. B) Approval of the building usage request by Mrs. Betty Roy to use the 1896 Room for a luncheon on October 9, 2006, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
LEGAL
14. B) Approval of the 2006-2007 Magistrate Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Judge Robin Ramsay and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0 (White absent during vote)
Court Order 06-0556
ITEM 1 PUBLIC INPUT
Cynthia Mitchell spoke about being selected to serve at the Senate Leadership Summit for Young Professionals in Washington D.C.
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 a resolution in support of the joint recommendation for
regional rail as approved by the boards of DART, DCTA, and THE T, and any
appropriate action. County Judge
NO ACTION
ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARING
4. A) Approve the Final Plat of Lot 9 of Ponderosa Estates, Precinct 4, and any appropriate action. Planning
Move to Open Public Hearing by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Move to Close Public hearing by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0557
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 $ 183.60 to Ridge, Rodney, incorrect vendor;
$ 300.00 to Piel, Cary-Attorney, duplicate invoice;
$ 3,927.23 to Guida, Slavich & Flores, incorrect amount;
PH $ 29.00 to Ferrellgas, not paid against P.O.;
ADDITIONS—
GENERAL
MH $ 50.00 to Jeff Coats, Plano meal advance;
Emer Serv $ 338.12 to Holiday Inn Express, lodging – Kelly Gill;
DA-CPS $ 75.00 to County of Cherokee, Texas, service;
Juv $ 150.00 to Safe City Commission, reg fee;
2005 Road Bond $ 16,457.26 to Denton Co. Fresh Water District, Navo Road.
Move to approve amended bill report and auditor’s monthly financial report
for July 2006 by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0558
ITEM 7 BUDGET
7. B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102060 for Interns/Benefits for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $3,121, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (Mitchell nay)
Court Order 06-0559
ITEM 8 HUMAN RESOURCES
8. B) Approve a salary adjustment for Korey Boykin, DOI, from pay grade 18 step 1 to pay grade 18 step 2, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (Mitchell nay)
Court Order 06-0560
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARD PRESENTATIONS
3. E) Approval of Resolution naming the Precinct 1 Government Center in honor of Steven Everett Copeland, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #1
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0561
ITEM 8 HUMAN RESOURCES
8. D) Approve insurance changes for Plan Year 2007 including a) plan changes. B) vendor rates and c) medical and dental premiums for active employees and Cobra participants, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-05-06)
Move to approve Option #1 for premiums by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm.
Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (Horn nay)
Court Order 06-0562
Move to approve Plan Changes by Comm. Carter, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0563
ITEM 10 PUBLIC WORKS
10. B) Approve Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 9:05 a.m. as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Medium Density (R-2), Abstract 29, Tract 40B, Precinct 1, as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Planning Department, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0564
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal
Department.
NO ACTION
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. A) Approval of the nomination of Mr. Tim Ward as a Denton County representative on the North Central Texas Council of Government’s Air Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (ATTAC), and any appropriate action. County Judge
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion was Removed
NO ACTION
16. B) Approval of evaluation committee recommendation for the ranking of Teague, Nall & Perkins as the most qualified engineering firm for the Hickory Hill Road at Stacee Lane project, FRQ, 02-05-1669, County Road Reconstruction and Paving Rehabilitation; and any appropriate action. Purchasing
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0565
16. C) Approval of the Contract Agreement between Stanley Security Solutions
for the Security and Access Control System, RFP #07-06-1782, and any appropriate
action. DA/Civil
HOLD UNTIL AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
16. D) Approval of the Contract Agreement between ECI Video, as the State of Texas CISV Best Value for the Audio/Visual System for Emergency Operations Center, RFP #05-06-1759, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0566
ITEM 17 RECESS 10:03AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 10:06AM
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 10:06AM
Reconvened in Formal Session 11:17AM
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) Personnel Matters, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a)(1): to deliberate the annual performance evaluation of a public employee: Director of Public Facilities.
16. E) EXECUTIVE SESSION: Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation;
Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); James Paton v. Denton County and
Denton County Information Services, Cause #02-CV-125. DA/Civil
NO ACTION ON ANY EXECUTIVE ITEMS
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. C) Approval of the Contract Agreement between Stanley Security Solutions for the Security and Access Control System, RFP #07-06-1782, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0567
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 11:18AM
This set of minutes for September 12, 2006, prepared by Deputy Clerk, Erin McCorkle. Reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
