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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 September 11, 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 11th day of September, 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 Bing Burton, Director of Health, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by John Polster, President of Innovative Transportation Solutions.
ITEM 1 PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
ITEM 8 HUMAN RESOURCES
8.C) Approve the creation of a temporary slot for the Project Coordinator in Road and Bridge East, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-04-07)
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (Comm. Mitchell, nay)
Court Order 07-0547
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS PULLED: 7Q)
PURCHASING
6.A) Approval of award for Audio Voice Logging System, RFP #02-07-1818, to Commercial Electronics Corp. for $147,764.53, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-04-07)
BUDGET
7.A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101800 for Repairs and Maintenance including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Pct. #1 Government Contingency for Steven E. Copeland Government Center in the amount of $40,143, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-04-07)
7.C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101860 for Contract Labor-Bridge Construction for Public Works Administration/Engineering in the amount of $173,240, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-04-07)
7.D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101890 or Repairs and Maintenance for Denton County Courts Building in the amount of $4,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-04-07)
7.E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101900 for Various Line Items including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated-Steven E. Copeland Government Center Contingency for Various Departments in the amount of $163,003, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-04-07)
7.F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101910 for Postage for Tax Assessor/Collector in the amount of $25,817, and any appropriate action.
7.G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101920 for Vehicle Repairs for Constable, Precinct #6 in the amount of $1,859, and any appropriate action.
7.I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101940 for Bridge Consultant Fees for Public Works Administration/Engineering in the amount of $25,712, and any appropriate action.
7.J) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101950 for Gasoline and Vehicle Repairs for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $52,875, and any appropriate action.
7.K) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101960 for Repairs and Maintenance for Sanger Annex in the amount of $7,197, and any appropriate action.
7.L) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101970 for Office Supplies for Public Works/Planning in the amount of $3,800, and any appropriate action.
7.M) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101980 for Computer Service Expense for County Clerk in the amount of $2,819, and any appropriate action.
7.N) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102000 for Postage for various line items for Non-Departmental in the amount of $2,833, and any appropriate action.
7.O) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102010 for Tires and Tubes for Constable, Precinct #2 in the amount of $87, and any appropriate action.
7.P) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102020 for Training/Education and Computer Supplies for County Treasurer 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.) Sheriff: John Moore; Public Works – Engineering: Robert Musgrove; Juvenile Probation Services: Dana Watson; Road & Bridge, Pct. 1: Gregory Looper and Jordan Smith; Road & Bridge, Pct. 4: George Thompson; WIC: Diana Rincones.
8.B) Approve the revisions to Personnel Policy #2.24-Workplace Violence, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-04-07)
HEALTH
9.A) Approval of a contract with Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
for Immunization Services, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-04-07)
Move to approve Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 7Q by Comm. White,
seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0548
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 $ 6,480.00 to Property Search, Inc., Not Due;
WIC $ 2,629.69 to Darr – Use 303 Holt, incorrect vendor;
CORRECTIONS—
GENERAL – JAIL $ (121.00) to Armed Forces Merchandise Outlet, Credit for
shipping;
ADDITIONS—
GEN-JAIL $ 409.40 to Comfort Suites, lodging – Barrow/Hamilton;
GEN-E.Oak Facility $ 56.12 to City of Denton Utilities, Info Svcs Storage;
GEN-Jail $ 50.00 to Michael Barrow, Bryan Meal Advance;
GEN-Jail $ 50.00 to Rob’t Hamilton, Bryan Meal Advance;
GEN- S.O. $ 30.00 to Sherry Goldstein, Ft. Worth Meal Advance;
GEN-S.O. $ 30.00 to James Charles, Ft. Worth Meal Advance.
GEN-S.O. $ 30.00 to Phoebe Fireall, Ft. Worth Meal Advance;
GEN-Jury $ 4,500.00 to Multi Business Systems, Postage – Juror Statements;
WIC $ 169.00 to TALWD, Reg. Fee – B. Jones/WIC.
Move to approve amended Bill Report by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Comm.
White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0549
5.B) Approve the Annual Audit Report of the Operations of the Jail Commissary, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 9-04-07)
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Marchant.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0550
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 accept by Comm. Marchant, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0551
ITEM 7 BUDGET
7.H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101930 for HMAC for Road & Bridge, Precinct #4 in the amount of $129,969, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0552
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.B) Approve the re-appointment of Jamie McCormick to the Denton County Child Protective Services Board and any appropriate action. Commissioner Precinct #1
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0553
13.C) Approve the Agreement between the City of Denton and Denton County, Texas Providing for Payment and Use of Hotel Tax Funds for the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum, the Bayless-Selby House Museum, and the Denton County African American Museum for $106,550, and any appropriate action. CHOS Museum
Move to approve by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0554
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14.B) Approval of: (1) the Contract for Purchase of Right-of-Way (Parcel 32) between Denton County and Encore Realty Company, L.C. for the purchase of real property for 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 Encore Realty Company, L.C.; 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 Encore Realty Company, L.C., with funding to come form the FM 1171 Project, Auditor #70-7360-90-20, located in Commissioner Precinct #3, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0555
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16.A) Approval of Resubmission of Amendment #1 to the LPAFA for FM 1171 – Section1, limiting the County’s commitment to Right-of-Way acquisition located in Commissioner Precinct #3 and Commissioner Precinct #4, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0556
16.B) Approval of the Resolution for Joint Election between the Denton Independent School District and the County of Denton, State of Texas, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Eads
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0557
16.C) Approval of the Non-Standard Service Contract for water and wastewater treatment services between Denton County, Texas, and the Mustang Special Utility District for the Steven Everett Copeland Government Facility, for a total contract amount of $38,208.50, located in Commissioner Precinct #1, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Eads.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0558
ITEM 17 RECESS 9:31 AM
BRIEFING AGENDA
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 10:12 AM
ITEM 17 RECESS 10:13 AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 11:28 AM
13.A) Approval of the Denton County Commissioners Court approving and endorsing the Denton County DWI Court Program, established October 2005, and any appropriate action. Denton County Criminal Court #5 & Adult Probation
Move to approve by Comm. Eads, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 07-0559
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 11:32 AM
This set of minutes for September 11, 2007, prepared by Deputy Clerk Kathleen Bransford and reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
