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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 December 7, 2004.
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 6th day of February, 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 Dr. Bing Burton, Director of the Health Department, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Georgiana McCoig, Assistant Human Resources Director.
ITEM 1 PUBLIC INPUT
Judge Horn announced an Open House on Saturday, February 10th, for the Denton County African-American Museum.
Comm. Mitchell announced that Comm. Eads had been named Citizen of the Year for Flower Mound and that it was his birthday.
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA (Pull Items 13.C & D)
TREASURER
5.B) Approval of Payroll
PURCHASING
6.A) Approval of renewal of bid for Transportation of Human Remains, Bid #01-05-1653, to Slay Memorial Funeral Center, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-30-07)
6.B) Approval of exemption from bidding for professional services with Ron Tomlinson Public Health Consultant, as a professional consultant, according to the provisions of Section 262.024 (a) (4) of the Local Government Code, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-30-07)
6.C) Approval of renewal of contract for Exterior Lighting Maintenance Agreement, Bid #02-05-1662, to Design Electric, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-30-07)
6.D) Approval of award of bid for the FM-407-Rayzor Road to Lantana Trail Project, Bid #11-06-1804, to Ed Bell Construction for $5,642,035.80, from the Pct. 4 TRIP-04 projects: SH114 $3,500,000, Loop 288 West $1,750,000, Pct. 4 Discretionary fund $750,000, plus FM407 Project $2,000,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-30-07)
BUDGET
7.A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100610 for Computer Supplies and Computer Software including the transfer of funds from District Clerk Records Management Unappropriated Contingency for District Clerk Records Management in the amount of $2,256.00, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-30-07)
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: Raychel Hammons and Stephanie A. Weaver; County Jail: Margaret A. Chapman, David C. Klundt, Teresa G. McCloud, Joshua L. Nichols and Joshua R. Spring; Juvenile Probation Services: Jodie L. Vincent; Information Services: James A. Munoz.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.B) Approval of the addition of Hearts for Homes to the list of organizations to which jurors may donate their juror pay, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-30-07)
Move to approve Consent Agenda with the exceptions of 13.C & D by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0080
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.C) Approval of Building Usage Request from Keep Denton Beautiful to use the Courthouse-on-the-Square and lawn for the Redbud Festival on Saturday, April 14, 2007 from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Aide to the Court (Briefing 1-30-07)
ACTION POSTPONED FOR ANOTHER MEETING13.D) Approval of Building Use Request from the Democratic Party to use the Commissioners Court Room on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. beginning in March of 2007 thru February 2008 and the third Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for the month of February 2007. Aide to the Court (Briefing 1-30-07)
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0081
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
3.A) Approve the Air Quality Report as presented by North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), including the support and adoption of the following resolutions in preparation for the upcoming 80th Texas Legislature, and any appropriate action: Public Works/Engineering
1) A resolution supporting various legislative and regulatory amendments for LIRAP,
2) A resolution supporting various legislative and regulatory amendments for TERP.Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (White nay)
Court Order 07-0082
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.)DELETIONS—
GENERAL $ 71.00 to Ramey & King Insurance, not necessary;ADDITIONS—
GENERAL $ 11,122.00 to Denton Police, Byrne Justice Asst. Grant;
GENERAL $ 3,610.28 to Frederiksen & Frederiksen, Errors/Omissions Ins., Dist.Clerk;
2005 C O $ 137,715.32 to J.C. Commercial, Copeland Govt/Pct 1.
Move to approve amended Bill Report by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0083
ITEM 8 HUMAN RESOURCES
8.B) Approval of changes to the job descriptions for the Correction Facility Technician I, Correction Facility Technician III in Law Enforcement Facilities; Detention Officer I, Administrator to Detention Chief, Detention Inmate Programs Computer Manager in the County Jail, Technical Services Technician, Radio/Electronics Technician in the Sheriff’s Office; Detention Officer III-Dental, D.O.I Administrative Assistant in Jail Health; Recycling Supervisor/Detention Officer, Maintenance Specialist I/D.O.I Groundskeeper in Facilities Management; Detention Officer I/Records Clerk, Records Production Supervisor/Detention Officer in Records Management; D.O.I/Administrative Technician, Mechanic/Detention Officer in Fleet Vehicle Maintenance, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 1-30-07)
Move to approve by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0084
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.A) Approval of Legislative Policy Statements, Resolutions, or other matters relative to the 80th Legislative Session, and any appropriate action. County Judge
Move to approve opposition to House Bill 771 relating to the compensation of an election judge or clerk, by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-008513.E) Approval of the re-appointment of Mr. Mark A. Burroughs to the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission, and any appropriate action. County Judge
13.F) Approve the re-appointment of Terry Sullivan to the CIP Building & Property Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Pct. 2
13.G) Approve the appointment of Patricia Rhea to the Child Protective Services Board, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Pct. 2
Move to approve Items 13.E, F & G by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-008613.H) Approval of the alternates provided by Isbell Engineering for the Lower Level Renovation of the Denton County Courts Building, and any appropriate action. Facilities
Move to approve additional costs for (2) office space for Archives Department, (3) Print/Mail, and (4) Detention Area Items, (5) humidity control in Archive Areas, (7) additional design fees and (6) a savings for leaving the existing electrical, mechanical and sprinkler rooms; and a request that Isbell come back with an alternate bid for (1) noise management by Comm. White, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-008713.I) Approval of recommendations presented to Commissioners Court by John Cooper, Denton County Extension Agent-Horticulture regarding the trees at the Courthouse-on-the-Square, and any appropriate action. Facilities
ACTION POSTPONED – COURT NEEDS A PROPOSAL
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14.B) Approval of the Social Services Agreement between Denton County and Ann’s Haven Hospice, VNA, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-008814.C) Approval of District Office Lease Agreement between Denton County, Texas and the Committee on Housing Administration of the House of Representatives of the State of Texas for the benefit of Burt R. Solomons, a Member of the House of Representatives of the State of Texas, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-008914.D) Approval of (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right-of-Way between Denton County and Wayne L. Yarbrough for the purchase of real property, Parcels 1 and 36 for the FM 1171 Project; (2) grant authorization to proceed with the closing and approval of the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents to purchase the Right-of-Way from Wayne L. Yarbrough; and (3) direction to the County Auditor to issue a warrant in the amount of the purchase price, plus any fees, for the purchase of the real property from Wayne L. Yarbrough with funding to come from the FM 1171 Project, Auditor #63-7360-90-10, Commissioner Precinct #3, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0090
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16.A) Approval of any action related to Change Order #1 from Quality Excavation Ltd in the amount of $52,129.70 for the Lariat Trail Drainage & Paving Improvements Project – (Pct 2):
1) Paving and stabilization of Golden Spur;
2) Paving and stabilization of Diamond Spur;
3) Extend existing pipe cross culvert and construct type A headwall;
4) Remove Safety end treatment and extend 24 inch driveway culvert;
5) Sawcut and remove concrete driveways protruding into roadway various lengths;
6) Sod Area at downstream end of channel for erosion control, and any appropriate
action. Public Works/EngineeringMove to approve by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-009116.B) Approval of: (1) rescinding the Court’s order on Item #s 11.C (Briefing) and 16C (Formal), approved on December 19, 2006; and (2) the revised Emergency Subscriber List Information License Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Verizon for use in the Reserve 911 Interactive Communication Notification System, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil Division
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0092
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 10:50 AM
Reconvened in Formal Session 11:51 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.
15.C) 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.
16.C) 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, Civil Action No. 2:05-vc-00125-DF. DA/Civil Division
NO ACTION AN ITEMS 15. A, B, C NOR 16.C
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 11:53 AM
This set of minutes for February 6th, 2007, prepared by Deputy Clerk Kathleen Bransford and reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
