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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 26, 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 26th 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 Lauren Wells, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Christopher Wells.
ITEM 1 PUBLIC INPUT
Comm. Mitchell announced that Thursday, June 28th, is Judge Horn’s birthday.
Jody Gonzalez, Fire Marshal/Emergency Management Coordinator, updated the court
on the recent flooding throughout the county.
Comm. White gave kudos to the Road and Bridge workers for all the overtime they have spent protecting people by putting up barricades at high water crossings and repairing badly damaged roads.
ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.A) Approve abandoning a portion of Boyd Road (near the Lebanon Road realignment) just west of F.M. 423, located in Commissioner Precinct #1, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to Open Public Hearing by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Sandy Jacobs, former commissioner of Precinct 2, spoke in favor.
Move to Close Public Hearing by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Move to approve abandonment by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0353
4.B) Approve 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 Open Public Hearing by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
The following people spoke for the Petition: Clay Crawford of Crawford &
Jordan representing Realty Capital Belmont, Bryan Holland, President of Realty
Capital Belmont, Mayor Dewing of Argyle and Richard Tucker, former Mayor of
Argyle.
The following spoke with concerns about the Petition: Julie Lyle.
The Argyle School District has yet to make a decision in support of the
Petition as stated
by Superintendent Jason Ceyanes.
Move to Close Public Hearing by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Postpone a final vote until Commissioners Court has more input from the
Argyle
School District.
ITEM 17 RECESS 11:08 AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 11:16
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
3.A) Presentation of a quarterly report by Denton County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, and any appropriate action. County Judge
Move to approve by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0354
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
TREASURER
5.B) Approval of Payroll
PURCHASING
6.A) Approval of renewal of contract for Vending Services, RFP #04-05-1681, to McCliff Vending and Coffee Service, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-19-07
6.B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Tires and Tubes (Passenger, Light Trucks), Bid #05-07-1834, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-19-07)
6.C) Approval of award of bid for Tires and Tubes (Trucks and Heavy Equipment), Bid #03-07-1825, to Southern Tire Mart, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-19-07)
BUDGET
7.A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101210 for Juror Statements and Postage including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Regular Contingency for Jury and Grand Jury in the amount of $7,290, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-19-07)
7.C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101220 for Juvenile Meals including the transfer of funds from Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program Unappropriated Contingency in the amount of $4,031, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-19-07)
7.D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101230 for Computers for Public Works/County Planning in the amount of $14,195, and any appropriate action.
7.E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101250 for Visiting Judge Expense for County Court at Law #2 in the amount of $4,500, 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.) Sheriff: Krystal D. Amyx; District Clerk: De Tria Taylor.
HEALTH
9.A) Approval of a contract amendment with DSHS regarding the Service Delivery Integration grant, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-19-07)
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.A) Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Denton County, the City of Fort Worth, FW Sports Authority, Inc., the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and Texas Motor Speedway, Inc., with respect to plans for the development of State Highway 114 and construction of same in the area of TMS’ special events facility, which is known as Texas Motor Speedway, and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #4. (Briefing 6-19-07)
Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0355
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 $ 200.00 to William Wilder, no invoice;
GENERAL $ 303.32 to Office Depot, four invoices not tied to Purchase Orders;
ADLT PROB $ 393.60 to Office Depot, incorrect invoice number;
BIO $ 64.07 to Nitro-Pak, (three duplicate invoices;
ADDITIONS—
GENERAL $ 17,975.59 to Dept. of Information Resources, Lg. Dist., Wan, Internet;
JUV PROB $ 1,389.36 to Crowne Plaza Riverwalk, lodging – 7 employees;
S.O. FORF. $ 20,000.00 to Sheriff’s Office Impress Funds, replenishment.
Move to approve amended Bill Report by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Comm.
Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0356
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
3.B) Presentation of Salary Survey Information and Compensation Status and approve direction to Human Resources Department with regards to salary presentation, and any appropriate action. Human Resources
Comm. Mitchell excused herself from the proceedings at 11:47 A.M.
ITEM 6 PURCHASING
6.D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Meal Services RFP #04-07-1829; appointment of Evaluation Committee to include Roy Davenport, Michael Ganzer, Mandy Smithers, Ken Metcalf, and Beth Fleming, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 07-0357
6.E) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for RFP #05-07-1831, Pharmaceutical Services – Jail Health, and appoint Bing Burton, Doug Sanders and Beth Fleming as the Evaluation Committee, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 07-0358
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14.B) Approval of: (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right-of-Way (Parcels 8 and 8E) between Denton County and The Sam Newt Wilson and Beverly J. Wilson Family Trust for the purchase of real property for the FM 1171 Project; (2) grant authorization to proceed with the closing and approval for the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents to purchase the Right-of-Way from the Sam Newt Wilson and Beverly J. Wilson Family Trust ; and (3) direct 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 The Sam Newt Wilson and Beverly J. Wilson Family Trust, with funding to come from FM 1171 Project, Auditor #63-7360-90-10, Commissioner Precinct #3, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 07-359
14.C) Approval of: (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right-of-Way (Parcel 3a, formerly known as Parcel 37) between Denton County and The Sam Newt Wilson and Beverly J. Wilson Family Trust for the purchase of real property for the FM 1171 Project; (2) grant authorization to proceed with the closing and approval for the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents to purchase the Right-of-Way from the Sam Newt Wilson and Beverly J. Wilson Family Trust ; and (3) direct 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 The Sam Newt Wilson and Beverly J. Wilson Family Trust, with funding to come from FM 1171 Project, Auditor #63-7360-90-10, Commissioner Precinct #3, and any appropriate action.
14.D) Approval of: (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right-of-Way (Parcel 3) between Denton County and The Sam Newt Wilson and Beverly J. Wilson Family Trust for the purchase of real property for the FM 1171 Project; (2) grant authorization to proceed with the closing and approval for the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents to purchase the Right-of-Way from the Sam Newt Wilson and Beverly J. Wilson Family Trust ; and (3) direct 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 The Sam Newt Wilson and Beverly J. Wilson Family Trust, with funding to come from FM 1171 Project, Auditor #63-7360-90-10, Commissioner Precinct #3, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve Items 14.C & D by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 07-0360
14.E) Approval to renew the Group Contract for Prepaid Services Acceptance Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Safeguard Health Plans, Inc., the dental HMO plan administered by Public Employee Benefits Cooperative (PEBC), and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 07-0361
14.F) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for property tax collection between Denton County, Texas, and the Town of Corinth, and any appropriate action.
14.G) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for property tax collection between Denton County, Texas, and (1) Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-A, (2) Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-C, (3) Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 11-A, (4) Clear Creek Watershed Authority, and (5) Oak Point Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve Items 14.F & G by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 07-0362
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16.A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Moving Services – Records Management, Bid #06-07-1838, and any appropriate action. Purchasing
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 07-0363
16.B) Approval of Amendment One to the Economic Development Program Agreement between J.C. Penny, Inc./J.C. Penny Properties, Inc., and Denton County and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 07-0364
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.
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.
16.C) EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion and deliberation regarding economic
development negotiations: Texas Government Code, Section 551.087; commercial
and/or financial information received from prospective businesses for
Carrollton, Flower Mound and Lewisville, Texas. DA/Civil
COURT DID NOT MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 11:53 AM
This set of minutes for June 26, 2007, prepared by Deputy Clerk Kathleen Bransford and reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
