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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 June 12, 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 12th day of June, 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 Christopher Wells, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Mark Borst.
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
3.A) Approval of a resolution declaring June 12, 2007, as Sally O’Donnell Day in Denton County. County Judge
Move to approve by Comm. Eads, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0325
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
TREASURER
5.B) Approval of Payroll
PURCHASING
6.A) Approval of renewal of PaperFlow Software Licenses Renewal, RFP #06-05-1695, to Precision Products, Inc. as the State of Texas CISV Best Value, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-05-07)
BUDGET
7.A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101140 for Comprehensive General Liability for Non-Departmental in the amount of $10,000, and any appropriate action.
7.C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101150 for Building Insurance for Non-Departmental in the amount of $3,749, and any appropriate action.
7.D) Approval of Budge Amendment Request #101170 for Office Supplies for Tax Assessor/Collector in the amount of $4,902, 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.) District Clerk: Laura Ann Edwards; Criminal District Attorney: Kimberly Guertler; County Jail: John L. Cox, Jr., Todd M. Henderson and Patricia Lee; Sheriff-Mental Health: Gary Hall; CSCD: Derrick Scroggins; Juvenile Probation Services: Rosa Escala; Juvenile Detention: Douglas Allen; WIC: Rose Mary San Miguel and Corina Williams.
Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0326
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 $ 2,557.74 to City of Sanger Utilities, incorrect amounts;
GENERAL $ 125.00 to Texas 4H Foundation-Extreme, not attending;
ADDITIONS—
GENERAL $ 822.00 to City of Sanger Utilities, expedite;
GENERAL $ 200.00 to County Clerk, expedite;
GENERAL $ 339.00 to MCM Grande, expedite;
GENERAL $ 150.00 to Michael Truitt, expedite;
GENERAL $ 3.00 to Carter County Clerk, expedite.
Move to approve Bill Report as amended by Comm. White, seconded by Comm.
Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0327
ITEM 6 PURCHASING
6.B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building Lower Level Renovation, Bid #05-07-1832; approval of Liquidated Damages for Interruption of Services in the amount of $9,375 per hour, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0328
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.A) Approval of a resolution approving the fiscal year 2008 financial plan of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District, pursuant to the Texas Health and Safety Code, and any appropriate action. County Judge (Briefing 6-05-07)
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0329
13.B) Approval of the acceptance of the resignation of Mr. Michael Davis from the Veterans Advisory Board, and the appointment of Mr. Dennis Boots to fulfill the remainder of Mr. Davis unexpired term through December 31, 2008, and any appropriate action. County Judge
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0330
13.C) Approve Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 9:10 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider renaming a section of a county maintained road from PR5912 (aka Seaborn Road) to SEABORN CIRCLE located in unincorporated Denton County Precinct 4, East Ponder Estates, a subdivision in the John McGowan Survey, Abstract No. 798, Block 2, Lots 8 through 14, a distance of 1,041.23 feet, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct 4
Move to approve by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0331
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16.B) Approve Notice to the Public that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 19th, 2007 at 9:10 a.m. regarding allocation and intended use of 2007 Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Program Award, and any appropriate action. DA/Sheriff
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0332
16.C) Approve the Final Plat of Crestview Farm, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action. Public Works/Planning
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0333
16.D) Approval regarding scheduling a Public Hearing for June 26, 2007, 9:15 a.m., to discuss and take formal action on the Petition for Consent to Create a Fresh Water Supply District to be known as Belmont Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 of Denton County, as submitted by Realty Capital Belmont L.P., located in Commissioner Precinct #4, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0334
16.E) Approval of the Texas VINE Annual Maintenance Contract between Denton County, Texas, and the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Fiscal Year 2008, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0335
16.F) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for property tax collection between Denton County, Texas, and Ponder Independent School District, and any appropriate action. CA/Civil
16.G) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreements for property tax collection between Denton County, Texas, and the Cities/Towns of (1) Justin, (2) Hickory Creek, and (3) Roanoke, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
16.H) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreements for property tax
collection between Denton County, Texas, and (1) Denton County Fresh Water
Supply District No. 1-B, (2) Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-C,
(3) Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-D, (4) Denton County Fresh
Water Supply District No. 1-E, (5) Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No.
1-F, (6) Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 9, and (7) Denton County
Fresh Water Supply District No. 10, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve Items 16.F, G & H by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0336
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 9:14 AM
Reconvened in Formal Session 9:27 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.
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16.A) EXECUTIVE SESSION: Consultation with Attorney, Pending Litigation
pursuant to Section 551.071 (1)(A), Government Code: Gerald DeMarsh v. Barlow,
et al. in the United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Texas,
Sherman Division; Cause No. 4:07cv174. DA/Sheriff
NO ACTION
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 9:27 AM
This set of minutes for June 12, 2007, prepared by Deputy Clerk Kathleen Bransford and reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
