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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 24, 2006.
ATTEST:
Cynthia Mitchell, County Clerk
and Ex-Officio Clerk of the
Commissioners Court of
Denton County, Texas
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Deputy County Clerk
Be it remembered, Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas was called to order on the 24th day of October, 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, Kathleen Bransford.
Court opened with an Invocation by Daniel Habersham, Security Guard for the Courthouse on the Square, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Chris Steubing, Director, Public Works/Engineering.
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
BUDGET
7.A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100120 for Comprehensive General Liability including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Insurance Contingency for Non-Departmental in the amount of $17,444, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-17-06)
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.)
Robin Jett, Courthouse Museum; David Lenington, Juvenile Probation; Teri Burke,
Probate Court; Randall Kessler, Jail Health; Deborah G. Mullen, Carrie B.
Parrish and Keri A. LeBlanc, Tax Assessor/Collector.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.A) Approval of Building Usage Request by Heather Ross for the CHOS Lawn on November 5, 2006 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of a wedding, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court (Briefing 10-17-06)
13.C) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Town of Bartonville and Denton County, Texas and the allocation of funds in the amount of $102,238.00 from TRIP 04 Precinct 4 discretionary funds for the McMakin Road project, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4 (Briefing 10-17-06)
Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-1 (Comm. Jacobs abstained)
Court Order 06-0667
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) Approval of a proclamation naming October 26, 2006, as Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Day 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 06-0668
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 $ 4, 200.00 to Joe Skiles Trust, incorrect amount;
$ 500.00 to David Bouschor, Attorney, incorrect vendor;
CORRECTIONS—
ADDITIONS—
GENERAL $ 60.00 to Travis County Constable, Pct. 3,
$ 1,893.29 to San Bay Studio,
$ 14,582.67 to Circle R Ranch,
$ 61,601.50 to Accurate Forms and\
$ 200.00 to Jennifer Roebken.
Move to approve amended bill report by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm.
Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 06-0669
ITEM 6 PURCHASING
6.A) Approval of award of bid for the Boyd Road Rehabilitation Project, Bid #10-06-1799, to Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Company, for $128,745.30 from the Precinct 2, Trip 04 Discretionary Funds, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0670
6.B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County
Courts Building Parking Lot Expansion Project, Bid #10-06-1800, and any
appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0671
ITEM 10 PUBLIC WORKS
10.A) Approve November 28, 2006, 9:05 a.m. as the date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Island Village II at Providence Phase 5, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0672
10.B) Approve November 28, 2006, 9:10 a.m. as the date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Marietta Village I at Savannah Phase 9, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0673
10.C) Approve November 28, 2006, 9:15 a.m. as the date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Artesia Phase 1A, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Jacobs
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-674
ITEM 12 SHERIFF
12.A) Approve Joint Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Peace Officer and Patrol Services between Denton County and the following: Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-A; Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-B; Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-C; Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 9; Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 10; Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 11-A; Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 11-B; and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0675
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.B) Approve 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program Sub-Recipient Award and associated documents and any appropriate action. Emergency Services (Briefing 10-17-06)
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0676
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14.B) Approval of an order setting a date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the request by Huffines Communities to change the names of two (2) county roads; Huffines is requesting that the name of Bryan Road located north of U.S. Highway 380 and west of F.M 1385 be changed to Parvin Road; and that the name of Fields Road located north of U.S. Highway 380 adjacent to the new Artesia community be changed to Huffines Boulevard, with a public hearing on the name changes to be held on November 7, 2006, at 9:00 a.m, before the Commissioners Court, 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 06-0677
14.C) Approval of the Transportation Consultant Professional Service Contract between Denton County, Texas and Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc. (ITS) for the 2006-2007 Fiscal Year, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (Mitchell, nay)
Court Order 06-0678
14.D) Approval of the Software Maintenance Agreement for property tax collection between Denton County, Texas and Northeast Texas Data Corporation (Net Data), and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0679
14.E) Approval of the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector Point of Sale Subcontract for Motor Vehicle License renewal between Denton County, Texas; (1) Randall/Tom Thumb and (2) Minyard Inc., and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn , seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0680
14.F) Approval of the 2006-2007 Social Service Agreements between Denton County and (a) AIDS Services of North Texas, Inc.; (b) CASA of Denton County, Inc; (c) Friends of the Family; and (d) PediPlace, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0681
14.G) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and (a) Aubrey Area Library (City of Aubrey), and (b) Lake Cities Library (City of Lake Dallas), and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0682
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16.A) Approval of exemption from bidding for sole source repair of a John Deere 670C Motorgrader according to the provisions of Section 262.024 (a)(7)(D) of the Local Government Code, and any appropriate action - Purchasing.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0683
16.B) Approval of the Interlocal Agreement For Sharing The Juvenile Information System between Denton County, Texas and the City of Lewisville, Texas. Civil D.A.
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0684
13.D) Approval of Denton County to participate in the CUC/Tyler Technologies Common Integrated Justice System (CIJS) Project including approval of (1) TechShare Resource Sharing Addendum, (2) Participation Agreement, (3) Maintenance and Support Services Agreement, (4) Three-Party Master Escrow Service Agreement, (5) Preliminary Budget, (6) Funding, and any appropriate action. Information Services. (Briefing 10-17-06)
13.D-1) Move to approve TechShare Resource Sharing by Comm. Jacobs, seconded
by Judge
Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0685
13.D-2) Move to approve Participation Agreement by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by
Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0686
13.D-3) Move to approve Maintenance and Support Services by Comm. Jacobs,
seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0687
13.D-4) Move to approve Preliminary Budget of $23,000 by Comm. Jacobs,
seconded by Judge
Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 06-0688
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 10:43 AM
Reconvened in Formal Session 11:04 AM
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.
NO ACTION
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
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (Carter, Nay)
Court Order 06-0689
Discussion of item in Commissioners Court Transcript to minutes. (Page 89)
15.D) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code,
Section 551.071 (1)(A); Stephany Phillips v. Denton County, Cause #2006-30547,
pending in the 211th Judicial District Court of Denton County, Texas
NO ACTION
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 11:05 AM
This set of minutes for October 24, 2006, prepared by Deputy Clerk, Kathleen Bransford. Reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
