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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 October 10, 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 10th day of October, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. in Lantana Golf Club Pavilion, 800 Golf Club Drive, Lantana, 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 Reverend Holton, Pastor at Rockpoint Church, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by students from E.P. Rayzor Elementary School.
Mr. Holton: Let us pray. Father, we thank You for this day. We thank You for the blessings that You have poured out on our country, upon our County and upon our communities. We pray for Your continued wisdom and discernment and direction for our public officials. I pray a blessing upon each of them this day. Lord, I pray that You would use them to bring about the blessings of your kingdom. Lord, we thank You in advance for what you will continue to do as well as for what you have done. And we give you the glory and the honor and the praise for all that You do, for all that you will do. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
(Item 7A pulled for NO ACTION.)
PURCHASING
6. A) Approval of exemption from bidding process for a Sole Source purchase of radios from Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. in compliance with Section 262.024 (a)(7)(A) and (D) of the Local Government Code, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-03-06)
BUDGET
7. B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100100 for Legal Services fro Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $10,481, 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.) Karen Young, Deputy Clerk-Recording/County Clerk; Tammy Eoff, Financial Support Specialist III/County Auditor; Valarie Jackson, Administrative Assistant I/Road & Bridge, Pct. #4; David Earl Allen, Driver/Equipment Operator/Road & Bridge, Pct. #4; Brittany Dotsy, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Rick Hamilton, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Stacy Sallee, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Timothy Burris, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Lisa Morris, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Roy Hogsed, Criminal Justice Systems Tech/Sheriff; Luz Ortiz, Office Support Specialist II/WIC-Administration.
SHERIFF
12. A) Approval of the Sheriff’s Office seeking approval to use funds from account #73.7609.90.10, a 2005 Certificate of Obligation, and apply $83,698.14 to the construction cost of a new building designed to provide work areas for SO facilities maintenance metal and wood shops, and house special use vehicles, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-03-06)
12. B) Accept the awarded STEP Wave Grant for the period covering December 2006 through September 2007, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-03-06)
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. A) Approval of Mutual Aid Agreement for Mass Evacuation Capabilities between Denton County Transportation Authority and Denton County, and any appropriate action. Emergency Services
LEGAL
14. B) Approval of Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement for Engineering Surveying Services and Right-of-Way Services between Denton County, Texas, and Teauge Nall and Perkins, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-03-06)
Move to approve Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 7A by Comm. Jacobs,
seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-1 (White abstain)
Court Order 06-0637
ITEM 7 BUDGET
7. A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
NO ACTION
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. E) Approve the adjustment of boundary lines for County Election Precincts 131, and Precinct 117, and any appropriate action. Para aprobar el ajuste de las lineas de limite para los recintos 131, Y of los recintos 117. Elections Department
Move to approve with new voting site for Precinct 131 at Lone Star Ranch
Amenity Center at 5150 Beacon Hill, Frisco, TX by Comm. White, seconded by Comm.
Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0638
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS/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 Order Restricting outdoor burning and the restriction of
use of aerial fireworks including executive order, and any appropriate action.
Emergency Services
NO ACTION
3. D) Presentation related to Lantana, and any appropriate action.
Commissioners Court
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 $ 66.00 to Affiliated Pathologists, duplicate invoice;
$ 200.00 to Texas Wesleyan Law Review, incorrect vendor;
$ 7,994.97 to Danka Office Imaging, duplicate invoice.
Move to approve amended bill report by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm.
Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0639
ITEM 6 PURCHASING
6. B) Approval of award of bid for the Wildcat Road Paving Improvement Project, Bid #08-06-1794, to Jagoe Public Company, for $122,215, from the Precinct 1, Trip 04 Discretionary Funds, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-03-06)
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0640
6. C) Approval of award of bid for Emulsified Asphalt, Bid #08-06-1793, to SemMaterials, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0641
ITEM 10 PUBLIC WORKS
10. A) Approve November 14, 2006, 9:05 a.m. as the date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Lot 12, Block B, Ponderosa Creekside Estates, Precinct #4.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0642
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. C) Approval of the acceptance of the resignation of Mr. Randy Hunt from the Denton County Transportation Authority Board of Directors, and the appointment of Mr. Larry L’Heureux to fill the remainder of the unexpired term from November 12, 2007 through November 12, 2008, and any appropriate action. County Judge
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0643
13. D) Approval of the re-appointment of Mr. Jason Pierce to the Denton County Transportation Authority Board of Directors for the term of November 12, 2006 through November 12, 2007, and any appropriate action. County Judge
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0644
13. F) Approval of having the Committee that reviews the Constable Fees include reviewing/updating the Policy for Reserve Deputies and make a recommendation to the Commissioners Court; the makeup of the Committee now includes: Frank Phillips (County Judge’s Office), Donna Stewart, Budget Director), Hugh Coleman (District Attorney’s Office), Jim Dotson (Constable Pct. 1), Jerry Raburn (Constable, Pct. 3), Mike Ballard (Sheriff’s Office), and Bobbie J. Mitchell (Commissioner, Pct. 3); we would also like to add Amy Phillips (Human Resources Director) to the Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #3
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0645
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal
Department.
NO ACTION
14. C) Approval of the Resolution authorizing participation in the Agreement to Contribute Funds for Local Government and the Agreement to Contribute Funds for Local Government between Denton County, Texas, and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for the FM 423 from US 380 to SH 121 Project, ROW CSJ 1315-02-010 & 1567-02-029 and CCSJ 1315-02-009 & 1567-02-027, located in Precinct 1 & 2, with funding to come from Precinct 1 & 2, FM 423, Auditor #70-7358-90-10, and any appropriate action. (Formal 9-19, 26 & 10-03-06)
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0646
14. D) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and the Denton County Soil and Water Conservation District, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0647
14. E) Approval of the 2006-2007 Social Service Agreements between Denton County and (a) Day Stay for Adults, Inc.; (b) Denton City-County Day School; (c) Denton Family Resource Center; (d) Metrocrest Social Services; and e) SPAN, Inc., and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0648
14. F) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County, Texas and the City of Carrollton, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0649
14. G) Approval of the 2006-2007 Library Service Agreement between Denton County, Texas, the City of Pilot Point and the Pilot Point Community Library, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0650
14. H) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County, Texas and the Pilot Point Independent School District, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0651
14. I) Approval of the refund for the remaining portion of the Escrow Agreement between Paloma Creek Development and Denton County, Texas, in the amount of $66,049.20, plus accrued interest, for the Paloma Creek Subdivision, Section (Navo Road), located in Commissioner, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0652
14. J) Approval of the Contract Agreement between Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Company and Denton County for the Smiley Road Improvement Project, Bid #07-06-1779, in the amount of $172,644.12, with funding to come from the Precinct 1 TRIP-04 Discretionary Fund; the project is located in Commissioner, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0653
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. A) 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
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0654
ITEM 17 RECESS 10:06AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 10:08AM
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 10:09AM
Reconvened in Formal Session 10:35AM
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 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. B) Approval of any action related to bus tour and luncheon at Lantana.
Commissioners Court
NO ACTION
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 10:35AM
This set of minutes for October 10, 2006, prepared by Deputy Clerk, Erin McCorkle. Reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
