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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 March 27, 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 27th day of March, 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 Jim Heath, Historical Commission Liaison, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Tommy Brewer, Friend of the Court.
ITEM 1 PUBLIC INPUT
Ron Palmer and Sherry Schneider related their concern as to private information available through Public Records.
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16.A) Approve Polling Places and Early Voting Ballot Board Judge for the Constitutional Amendment Election for May 12, 2007 and any appropriate action. Apruebe a los lugares de la interrogación y a juez de votación temprano del tablero de la balota para la elección de la enmienda constitucional para el 12 de mayo, 2007 y cualquier acción apropiada. Elections
16.A-1) Move to approve Election Day Polling Places as provided on “Notice of
Special
Election” by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 07-0179
16.A-2) Move to approve Gary Truitt as Early Voting Ballot Board Judge by
Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 07-0180
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA 7A & 13.B pulled
PURCHASING
6.A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for RP #02-07-1818, Audio Voice Logging System, and appoint Alan Williams, Don Click, and Beth Fleming as the Evaluation Committee, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07)
6.B) Approval of renewal for Credit Card Services for Tax Payments, RFP #04-04-1615, to Certified Payments, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07)
6.C) Approval of renewal of bid for Road Signs, Bid #04-06-1752, to Vulcan Signs, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07)
6.D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Printing, Bid #03-07-1824, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07)
BUDGET
7.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100740 for Substitute Court Reporter for County Court at Law #2 in the amount of $12,427, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07)
7.C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100770 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for various line items for Department of Emergency Services in the amount of $18,720, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07)
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: Melissa Boucher; Health Department: Luz Ocampo; WIC-Administration: Celia De La Pena; Criminal District Attorney: Jack Grassman and Lisa Schwamkrug; County Jail: Rodney A. Spangler; Communications: Christyn A. Bays; Law Enforcement: Larry Aldridge; Sheriff: Kristi Nathan; Juvenile Detention: William Beard and William Brown; County Treasurer: Richard Rogers.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.C) Approve Building Use Request by Melinda Whitacre to use the Commissioners Courtroom on Sunday, May 6, 2007 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a wedding, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07) Aide to the Court
13.D) Approve the request by Seeds of Change to use the CHOS Lawn on
Saturday, April 28, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a picnic, and any appropriate
action. (Briefing 3-20-07) Aide to the Court
13.E) Approve the request by Denton County Friends of the Family to use the CHOS
and Lawn on Thursday, April 5, 2007 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a Sexual
Assault Awareness March and Vigil, and any appropriate action. (Briefing
3-20-07) Aide to the Court
13.F) Accept the Juvenile Board certification of the Denton County Juvenile Detention Facility comprised of pre-adjudication and post-adjudication beds, and its suitability for the detention of children in accordance with Title 3 of the Texas Family Code under Chapter 51.12, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07) Juvenile Probation
LEGAL
14.B) Approval of the Lease Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the Denton County Farmers Market Association for use of Denton County’s parking lot located at the corner of Sycamore Street and Carroll Boulevard to market produce from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, daily commencing April 1, 2007 through October 31, 2007, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07)
Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 07-0181
Comm. White joined the proceedings.
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
3.B) Approval and adoption of a resolution exempting Qualified Charitable Organizations from County ad valorem taxation as defined and authorized by State law, and any appropriate action. County Judge
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0182
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 $ 1,125.00 to Henry Paine, incorrect vendor;
WIC $ 340.63 to City of Denton Utilities, incorrect vendor;
ADDITIONS—
WIC $ 340.63 to Verizon, Expedite payment.
Move to approve amended Bill Report by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm.
Marchant.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0183
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
3.C) Presentation of Denton County Compensation Plan, and any appropriate
action. Human Resources
NO ACTION
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 resolution urging the Texas Senate to reject amendments added
to CSSB 792 and CSSB 965 regarding primacy of a regional authority and
nullification of a protocol agreement between TxDot and the North Texas Tollway
Authority (NTTA) by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0184
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
3.A) Presentation by the City of Lewisville regarding proposed changes to the Lewisville Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, Number One, (TIRZ) in the Old Town area; and approval of Denton County’s participation in the Lewisville Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, Number One, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1
Move to approve an extension of seven years for Denton County’s participation
in the Lewisville Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, Number One by Comm. White,
seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0185
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.H) Approve the designation of Cynthia White as the liaison as requested by the City of Lewisville to the Lewisville Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, Number One, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0186
ITEM 5 AUDITOR
5.B) Accept the presentation of the 2006 Denton County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Independent Auditor’s Opinions, and Management Letter Recommendations, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0187
ITEM 12 SHERIFF
12.A) Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Patrol Services between Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 4 and Denton County Municipal District No. 5 and the Denton County Sheriff’s Office for hourly patrol services in Cross Oak Ranch, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0188
12.B) Approve the Juvenile Accountability Grant Application and approval of resolution, submitted by Denton County Sheriff’s Office, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0189
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.B) Approval of any action related to an annual artistic mural contest,
entitled “A Tribute To Our
Troops”, for JP2, Judge DePiazza, involving local high school student’s artistic
entries and the winning
entry to be painted on the south wall of The Colony Government Center’s Exterior
Courtroom. (Briefing 3-
20-07) Commissioner Precinct #2
Move to approve by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0190
13.G) Approve the re-appointment of Jan Thompson to the Denton County Environmental Task Force, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-20-07) Commissioner Precinct #3
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0191
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14.C) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation agreement for: (1) Fire Protection Service, and (2) Ambulance Services, between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Frisco, and any appropriate action
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0192
14.D) Approval of the Personal Service Contract between Denton County and Hired Hands, Inc., for sign language services by certified court interpreters to be used, when needed, County wide, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0193
16.B) Approval of Change Order #2 to the Agreement for Construction between Denton County, Texas, and J. C. Commercial, Inc., for the construction of the Steven Everett Copeland Government Center, Precinct One, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0194
ITEM 17 RECESS 10:44 AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 11:01 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 11:02 AM
Reconvened in Formal Session 11:29 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); Beynon, et al vs. Denton County, Texas; Cause No.
2005-30367-211, pending in the 211th Judicial District Court of Denton County,
Texas.
NO ACTION
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 11:29 AM
This set of minutes for March 27th , 2007, prepared by Deputy Clerk Kathleen Bransford and reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
