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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 January 23, 2007
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 23rd day of January, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. in Commissioners Courtroom, 2nd Floor, Courthouse on the Square, Denton, Texas by Judge Mary Horn. Commissioners Cynthia White, Ron Marchant, Bobbie J. Mitchell and Andy Eads were present, along with County Clerk Cynthia Mitchell’s representative, Deputy Clerk, Kathleen Bransford.
Court opened with an Invocation by John Polster, ITS, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Amanda Lehde, Chief Administrator for Precinct One.
ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.A) Approve the Replat of Lot 12R, Block J and Lots 1R through 3R, Block M, Kinsey III at Briarcreek, a Replat of Lot 12, Block J, and Lots 13 thru 22, Block M, Briarcreek Development, Fifth Installment, Section 1, located in Precinct 4, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-16-07)
Move to Open Public Hearing by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
James McAden requested more information regarding the proposed cul-de-sac.
Ron Addison advised that his concern was being addressed in the replat.
Move to repost item for next week and leave Public Hearing open
(Motion made later in this meeting to Close Public Hearing.)
ITEM 1 PUBLIC INPUT
Cynthia Mitchell, Denton County Clerk, welcomed the new commissioners to
court and announced that the Vital Statistics section of the County Clerk’s
Recording department had received a five star award from the State of Texas for
their efficiency.
Discussion of item in Commissioners Court Transcript to minutes. (Page 11)
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
AUDITOR
5.B) Approval of Denton County’s 2007 Unreimbursed Health Care Expenditure Report, and any appropriate action.
TREASURER
5.C) Approval of Payroll
PURCHASING
6.A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Corrugated Galvanized Metal Pipe, Bid #12-06-1809, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-16-07)
BUDGET
7.A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100540 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Vehicle Emissions Compliance Program for Non-Departmental in the amount of $36,035, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-16-07)
7.C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100570 for Contract Labor for Juvenile Probation in the amount of $2,700, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-16-07)
7.D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100590 for Software Maintenance including the transfer of funds from District Clerk Records Management Unappropriated Contingency for District Clerk Records Management Fund in the amount of $1,437, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-16-07)
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.) County Clerk: Linda A. Gatlin; District Clerk: Sherry G. Bodine and Tammy E. Swigart; Dept. of Public Safety: Jessica A. Voelkel.
8.B) Approve changes to the job description for the Corporal/Administration in the Sheriff’s Office, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-16-07)
HEALTH
9.A) Approval of a contract amendment with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for Public Health Preparedness (PHP) funding, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-16-07)
PUBLIC WORKS
10.A) Approve the Final Plat of the Horizon Addition, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.A) Approve the acceptance of a four-hole outhouse in the Historical Park, and any appropriate action. Denton County Historical Commission (Briefing 1-16-07)
13.B) Approval to authorize CareFlite to sell memberships in the CareFlite Membership Program in Denton County beginning February 1, 2007, and any appropriate action. County Judge (Briefing 1-16-07)
LEGAL
14.B) Approval of the Interlocal Agreement for Sharing the Juvenile Information System between Denton County, Texas and the City of Corinth, Texas Police Department, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-16-07)
14.C) Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Sharing the Juvenile Information System between Denton County, Texas and the Town of Little Elm, Texas Police Department, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-16-07)
Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0050
ITEM 5 AUDITOR
5.A) Approval of Bill Report/Payroll.
(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.)
ADDITIONS—
GENERAL $ 332.00 to U.S. Postmaster, Box Rental/DA #2266;
Move to approve amended Bill Report by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0051
ITEM 10 PUBLIC WORKS
10.B) Approve Tuesday, February 13, 2007 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 District (R-2), J. Wilson Survey Abstract 1409, Tract 3C, Precinct #1, as recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0052
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.C) Approval of the appointment of Mr. Denny Moseley to the Denton County Child Protective Services Board, and any appropriate action. County Judge
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0053
13.D) Approval of Fiscal Year 2007 Emergency Management Performance Grant Application, and any appropriate action. Emergency Services
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0054
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14.D) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County, Texas and the City of Dallas, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0055
14.E) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County, Texas and the City of The Colony, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0056
14.F) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County, Texas and the City of The Colony, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0057
14.G) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Facility and Post-Adjudication Facility Denton and Cooke Counties, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0058
14.H) Approval of the Addendum to the JURY + Jury Management System Software Maintenance and License Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Jury Systems Incorporated, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0059
14.I) Approval of the Agreement for Services For Broadband Satellite Connection between Denton County, Texas and TracStar Systems, Inc., and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0060
ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.A) Approve the Replat of Lot 12R, Block J and Lots 1R through 3R, Block M, Kinsey III at Briarcreek, a Replat of Lot 12, Block J, and Lots 13 thru 22, Block M, Briarcreek Development, Fifth Installment, Section 1, located in Precinct 4, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-16-07)
Move to Close Public Hearing, re-advertise and repost for a later date by
Comm. Eads,
seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
ITEM 17 RECESS 9:31 AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 9:45 AM
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 9:46 AM
Reconvened in Formal Session 10:12 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
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16.A) EXECUTIVE SESSION: Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation,
Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Northport Commercial, Ltd.
Plaintiff v. Texas Department of Transportation and Denton County, Texas,
Defendants, Cause No: ED-2005-00250, pending in the Probate Court of Denton
County, Texas. DA/Civil Division
NO ACTION
16.B) EXECUTIVE SESSION: Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Carlos Ortiz, Plaintiff, v. Denton County, Texas, Defendant, Cause #2006-60362-393, pending in the 393rd Judicial District Court of Denton County, Texas. DA/Civil Division
Move to approve the recommendation of the District Attorney, Civil Division,
that the Court would assign this case to the Texas Association of Counties who
would represent Denton County under our General Liability Insurance Policy by
Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0061
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 10:14AM
This set of minutes for January 23rd, 2007, prepared by Deputy Clerk Kathleen Bransford. Reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
