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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 May 8, 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 8th day of May, 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, Health Department Director, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Amanda Lehde, Chief Administrator for Commissioner Cynthia White, Precinct 1.
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
3.A) Presentation by the North Texas Tollway Authority including (a) 2006
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and (b) updates on NTTA project delivery
activities, and any appropriate action. County Judge
Presentation by Dave Denison, Member of the Board of Directors of NTTA, Jack
Miller, Member of the Board of Directors and Vice Chairman and Jerry Hiebert,
Acting Executive Director.
ITEM 1 PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
3.B) Report and possible action relating to the Denton County Disaster
Declaration due to Severe Weather and Flooding. Emergency Services
Presentation by Jody Gonzalez, Fire Marshal/Emergency Manager Coordinator.
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 $ 5,187.50 to Carlton Hughes, Atty., incorrect amount;
ADDITIONS—
Juvenile $ 80.00 to Hamilton Jones, DDS, expedite;
R&B $ 100,431.90 to Quality Excavation, Ltd., expedite;
FCE $ 224.08 to American Messaging, expedite.
Move to approve amended Bill Report by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Comm.
White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-265
Discussion of item in Commissioners Court Transcript to minutes. (Page 48)
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
PURCHASING
6.A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Tires and Tubes (Trucks and Heavy Equipment) Bid #03-07-1825, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-01-07)
BUDGET
7.A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100920 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 $960, and appropriate action. (Briefing 5-01-07)
7.C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100930 for Substitute Court Reporter for 16th District Court in the amount of $10,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-01-07)
7.D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100950 for Visiting Judge Expense for Probate Court in the amount of $3,000, 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.) County Clerk: Brandy Berry; Juvenile Detention: Michael Brown; County Jail: Jeremy Burrell, Brandon Murdock and Kyle Welsh.
8.B) Approve Personnel Policy #6.9 Employee Discounts, and any appropriate action, (Briefing 5-01-07)
HEALTH
9.A) Approval for the Health Director to sign a contract with NACCHO for expansion of the Medical Reserve Corps, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-01-07)
9.B) Approval for the Health Director to sign a contract with the Susan G. Komen Foundation for a Mammogram Project, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 5-01-07)
PUBLIC WORKS
10.A) Approve Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 9:10 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 (AG) to Residential Medium Density District (R-2) for the C. Manchaca Survey Abstract 790, Tract 5A and 6A, Precinct 1 as recommended by The Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Public Works/Planning Department, and any appropriate action.
10.B) Approve Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 9:15 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 (AG) to Residential Medium Density District (R-2) for the C. Manchaca Survey Abstract 790, Tract 7, Precinct 1 as recommended by The Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Public Works/Planning Department, and any appropriate action.
10.C) Approve Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 9:20 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 (AG) to Residential Medium Density District (R-2) for the S. Williams Survey Abstract 13220, Tract 13, Precinct 1 as recommended by The Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Public Works/Planning Department, and any appropriate action.
10.D) Approve Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 9:25 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 (AG) to Residential Medium Density District (R-2) for the C. Manchaca Survey Abstract 790, Tract 1, Precinct 1 as recommended by The Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Public Works/Planning Department, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0266
ITEM 12 SHERIFF
12.A) Approve Sheriff’s Office Tobacco Compliance Grant Application, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0267
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
DISCUSSION ON HOUSE BILL 4059 AND HB 2006 – NO ACTION
13.B) Approval of appointments to the Building & Property Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #4
Move to re-appoint David Ford, Thomas Yoder and John Johnson to the Denton
County Building and Property Committee by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm.
Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0268
13.C) Approval of appointment to the Emergency Services District, and any
appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #4
REPOST
13.D) Approve the re-appointment of Derrell Bulls to the Denton County Building and Property Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0269
13.E) Approve the re-appointment of Richard Tedrow to the Denton County Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Board and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1
13.F) Approve the re-appointment of Larry Smith to the Denton County Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Board and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1
Move to approve 13.E and 13.F by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0270
13.G) Approve the resignation of Patricia Rhea to the Child Protective Services Board and approve the appointment of Gretchen K. Jaworski, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #2
Move to approve by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0271
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14.B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Lewisville, to expand and improve Spinks Road from Valley Parkway to Edmonds Lane and Valley Parkway from F.M. 3040 to State Highway 121, located in Commissioner Precinct #3, in the amount of $5,000,000.00, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0272
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16.A) Approval of the Contract between Denton County, Texas, and Quality Excavation, Ltd, in the amount of $109,141.00, for the Canyon Road Culvert Replacement Project. DA Civil.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0273
16.B) Approval of Amendment 1 to the February 14, 2006, and September 19, 2006, Agreements between Isbell Engineering and Denton County for the Foundation Repairs, Phase II, at the Denton County Courts Building, RFQ #02-05-1665. DA Civil.
Move to approve by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0274
ITEM 17 RECESS 10:22 AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 10:26 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 10:27 AM
Reconvened in Formal Session 10:36 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
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. 2:02-vc-00125-DF. DA Civil
Move to approve settlement in the total amount of $40,000 and its
distribution by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0275
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 10:37 AM
This set of minutes for May 8, 2007, prepared by Deputy Clerk Kathleen Bransford and reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
