Denton County Commissioners Court Courthouse on the Square 110 West Hickory, Denton, Texas * * * * * Formal Agenda Minutes
Not Official Minutes.  For official minutes, please contact the County Clerk at 940-349-2012.

February 22, 2000

Be it remembered that Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas, met on this the 22nd day of February, 2000, with Judge Kirk Wilson presiding. Commissioners Jim Carter, Jeff Krueger and Scott Armey were present along with deputy clerk Kathleen Bransford when the following proceedings were had, to wit:

Court opened with an Invocation by Dr. Glen Daniels, Pastor of the Church of God in Denton, Texas, and was followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag led by Peter Wrench, Director of Administration for the County Judge's Office.

Pastor Daniels: Oh Eternal God, we thank You for this day, for the godly people that You put in office. We ask You to bless this procession, this day in this court, and we ask You to give them knowledge and understanding and wisdom. We thank You, Lord, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

ITEM 2 PUBLIC INPUT

Bill Drybread, Director of the Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, extends an invitation to the Commissioners and Judge to attend the annual Legislative Luncheon, hosted by the Board of Trustees, on March 23, 2000.

ITEM 3 RESOLUTION

3.A) Approve a resolution declaring March 2000 as "Texas History Month" in Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

Move to approve by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried: 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0080

ITEM 4 CONSENT AGENDA

PURCHASING

6.A) Approval of renewal of bid for office supplies, Bid #01-99-1198, to Boise Cascade Office Products, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

6.B) Approval of payment from Bond Funds for removal of light fixtures from the Joseph A. Carroll Building, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

6.C) Approval of rejection of all proposals for juror summons - Preparation and Mailing Services, RFP #11-99-1264, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

BUDGET

7.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100680 for Salary, Assistants/Benefits for County Clerk in the amount of $18,001 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

7.C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100670 for Substitute Court Reporter for Probate Court in the amount of $12,731 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

7.D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100660 for Salary Assistants for Justice of the Peace #1 in the amount of $13,687 - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

HUMAN RESOURCES

8.A) Approval of orders appointing New Employees. (The appointments for February 22, 2000, have been posted and advertised; and 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 restraints.) The following Orders were approved: Melanie Miller, Senior Clerk/Criminal Courts/County Clerk; Vincent Eugene Wisely, Legal Intern/VAWA Intern Project Grant; Sheila Bowles, Legal Intern/VAWA Intern Project Grant; Travis Jake Turley, Adult Probation Officer/C.S.C.D.(Adult Probation); Cosheda Hurd, Adult Probation Officer/C.S.C.D(Adult Probation);

8.B) Approve revision of the Registered Nurse job description in WIC-Health Department - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

8.C) Approve petition for an H-1B visa for Gustavo Hernandez, Loss Control Coordinator - Human Resources Department - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

COUNTY CLERK

9.A) Approve the minutes for February 1, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

9.B) Approve the minutes for February 8, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

COUNTY PLANNING

11.A) Approve amending the Denton County Subdivision Rules and/or Regulations Fee Schedule to read as follows: 1) Plat and Survey Fees: $100 plus $20 per lot ($10/lot if on approved disk*), 2) Engineering
Plan, IDP Review Fee: Two percent (2%) of the cost of street and/or drainage improvements, 3) Plat Review Fees: $100 for the 4th and subsequent reviews, 4) Replatting Fee: $200 plus $20 per lot ($10/lot if
on approved disk*), 5) Variance Fee: $200 (non-refundable, and 6) Road and/or Drainage Inspection Fee, all subdivisions and rental communities: Three Percent (3%) of the cost of street and/or drainage
improvements, effective February 22, 2000. *Plats and plans must be submitted on a floppy computer disk or other acceptable media in a format accepted and approved by the Planning Director - County Judge.
(Briefing 2-15-00)

NON-DEPARTMENTAL

13.B) Approval of recommended disaster recovery for Denton County - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

13.C) Approve the request of Andrew Dunbar to use the 1896 Room, the Conference Room, and the Commissioners Courtroom for a wedding on Sunday, February 27, 2000, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. -
County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

13.D) Approve the request by The Law Office of Brian S. Holman, P.L.C., for the use of eight parking spaces next to the handicapped parking at the Denton County Courthouse for a blood drive on Thursday,
May 25, 2000, from 8 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

13.E) Approve allocating $150,000 from Commissioner Krueger's Special Projects Fund to the Corinth Loop Road Project and any appropriate action - Commissioner, Precinct #One.

LEGAL

14.D) Approval of ATM Placement Agreement between First State Bank of Texas and Denton County, Texas for an Automatic Teller Machine in the Denton County Courts Building - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

14.E) Approval of lease agreement between Property Search, Inc., and Denton County, Texas for the leased space at 3730 E. McKinney - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

14.F) Approval of TexPool (Texas Local Government Investment Pool) Resolution amending authorized representatives for the TexPool Participation Agreement between Denton County, Texas and TexPool - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

14.G) Approval of Interlcoal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Facility Services between Denton County and Parker County - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried: 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0081

ITEM 5 COUNTY AUDITOR

Approval of Bill Report.
(Payments from Adult Probation, Community Corrections, Pre-Trial Services and District Attorney Check Fee Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)

DELETION FROM THE GENERAL FUND to Vicki W. Lerma, $51.39, wrong vendor

ADDITIONS TO THE GENERAL FUND:
1. to Ultarmar Diamond Shamrock, $51.39, for gasoline;
2. to Ron Hughes, $10.00, for witness fee.

Move to approve Bill Report by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried: 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0082

ITEM 7 BUDGET

7.A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100740 for contract labor for Justice of the Peace #3 in the amount of $340 - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried: 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0083

ITEM 10 CENTRALIZED ROAD & BRIDGE/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

10.A) FOR RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY: Acceptance of the Road Superintendent to Denton County Commissioners Court for the month of January, 2000 - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried: 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0084

ITEM 12 STANDING ITEMS

12.A) Approval of any appropriate action regarding project development, construction progress, and change orders to ongoing Denton County Projects: Sheriff's Office/Jail, Centralized Road & Bridge, Carroll Building, Denton County Courts Building, Denton County Annexes, and future Denton County Satellite Facilities - Commissioners Court.
NO ACTION

12.B) Approval of any appropriate action regarding ongoing, planned, and proposed county and state transportation projects; Denton County's Better Safer Roads Program; and any necessary action regarding the modification of the Denton County Master Thoroughfare Plan - Commissioners Court.
NO ACTION

12.C) Approval of any action regarding Denton County boards and committees - Commissioners Court.

Move to approve the following re-appointments of two commissioners, for a two-year term, to the Rural Fire Prevention District No. One Board: John Parkin III and Jeff Kappel; and the appointment of Len Limmer to replace Woodrow Witt who will resign when his term expires in March by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried: 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0085

ITEM 13 NON-DEPARTMENTAL

13.A) Approve the request of Anna Shursen Counseling Services to use The Colony's meeting room every Tuesday, beginning February 22, 2000, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. for Therapy Group Sessions for Juvenile Probation - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Withdrawn

Move to approve the use of The Colony's meeting room by the Anna Shursen Counseling Services for tonight only, February 22, 2000, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried: 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0086

ITEM 14 LEGAL

14.B) Approval of: a) the Project for Road Improvements to the Corinth Loop, Phase 1, and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Corinth and Denton County, Texas for road improvements to the Corinth Loop - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried: 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0087

14.C) Approve Westlaw Subscriber Agreement and Special Offer Amendment to Subscriber Agreement - County Judge. (Briefing 2-15-00)

Move to approve by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried: 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0088

ITEM 16 RECESS

ITEM 17 RECONVENE

ITEM 15 EXECUTIVE SESSION

15.G) Closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (a)(1), Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a
public employee: Dwight Crawford, Medical Examiner - County Judge.
PULLED FROM TODAY'S AGENDA

Move to Convene in Executive Session by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried: 4-0-0

CONVENED IN EXECTIVE SESSION
RECONVENED IN FORMAL SESSION

15.A) Real Property: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072: Real Property - Commissioners Court.

Move to authorize Phil Phillips to settle acquisitions of right-of-way in the Robson Development Project with the approval of the District Attorney's Office, Civil Division by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried: 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0089

15.B) Deliberation regarding security procedures and devices - Texas Government Code, Section 551.076 -Commissioners Court.

15.C) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation - Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A) Tarrant County v. Denton County, pending in the District Court of Parker County, Texas 43rd Judicial District, Cause No. 44051 - Commissioners Court.

15.D) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A) Identification of parties and claims regarding possible breach of warranties and defects as relates to the Denton County Courts Building - County Judge.

15.E) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Caldwell v. Rylander, Cause No. 99-13088 in the 261st Judicial District Court of Travis County - County Judge.
NO ACTION ON ITEMS 15B THROUGH 15E

15.F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Denton County, Texas v. American Insurance Management, Inc. et al., Cause No. 4:99-cv253, pending in the United States District Court, Eastern District, Sherman Division - County Judge.

Move to approve a settlement conference with the Federal Magistrate on March 29, 2000, at 9 am with Judge Wilson and Commissioner Krueger representing Commissioners Court by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried: 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0090

ITEM 18 ADJOURNMENT 10:30 am

Move to adjourn by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried: 4-0-0

This set of minutes prepared by deputy clerk Kathleen Bransford and reviewed by County Clerk Cynthia Mitchell.