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.

July 11, 2000

Be it remembered that Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas, met on this the 11th day of July, 2000 with Judge Kirk Wilson presiding. Commissioners Jeff Krueger, Sandy Jacobs, Scott Armey and Jim Carter were present, along with deputy clerk Kathleen Bransford, when the following proceedings were had, to wit:

Court opened with an Invocation by Pastor Wayne Gooden of the Deerwood Park Baptist Church followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas flag led by Robert Burton, Educational and Tourism Director for the Courthouse on the Square Museum.

Pastor Gooden: Heavenly Father, what a privilege it is to stop and pause, Lord, to give You the glory and honor today for this opportunity to come to the Commissioners Court and thank you for the nation that we live in and for the freedoms that we enjoy. Lord, I pray we never take for granted, God, those things that we have been freely bestowed. Lord, we thank You for this day. We pray for Your wisdom and Your guidance in all the decisions that need to be made today. We pray, God, that you give us, Lord, the wisdom of Solomon in all areas, in all situations that may arise in this court today. We count You as the Supreme Judge, the Supreme Ruler, and Lord, we're just grateful for opportunity today. In Jesus' name, Amen.

ITEM 2 PUBLIC INPUT

Don Alexander, Director of Elections, reminded all office-holders and candidates that the semi-annual report for political contributions and expenditures is due in the Elections Office by Monday, July 17 at 5:00 p.m.
Constable Floyd reported on his Traffic Enforcement Aggressive Driving Unit.
Mildred Hawk expressed her remorse on the retirement of Jack Wagner as Director of Centralized Road & Bridge.
Discussion of these items is included in the Commissioners Court Transcript attached to this set of minutes. (Page 2)

ITEM 3 CONSENT AGENDA (Item 8A pulled)

TREASURER

5.A) Approval of Payroll.

PURCHASING

6.A) Approval of renewal for CMAP (Cold Mix Asphaltic Pavement), Bid #07-99-1235, to APAC-Texas, Inc. for $45.00 per ton and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

6.B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Travel Management, RFP #06-00-1370, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 6-23-00)

6. C) Approval of renewal for Election Supplies, Bid #05-99-1223, to Hart Information Services and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

BUDGET

7.A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101910 for Computers for Elections Administration in the amount of $1,754 - County Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

7.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101920 for Computer Supplies for Human Resources in the amount of $225 - County Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

7.C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101940 for Contract Labor and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 1999-2000 for License and Weights in the amount of $720 - County
Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

7.D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102010 for Training and Education and Office Supplies for Economic Development in the amount of $700 - County Judge.

7.E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102040 for Computer Supplies for Computer Systems/County-Wide in the amount of $22,300 - County Judge.

7.F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102050 for Office Supplies for County Auditor in the amount of $1,000 - County Judge.

COUNTY CLERK

9.A) Approval of minutes for June 20, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

9.B) Approval of minutes for June 27, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

PROBATION

10.A) Approve the resolution for the continuation of Intensive Hone-Based Services Grant Number JA-14166-02 - County Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

NON-DEPARTMENTAL

13.A) Approve the use of the Commissioners Courtroom, by Lynn Schrack on August 18, 2000 from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of a wedding - County Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

LEGAL

14.C) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Lake Cities Municipal Utility Authority - County Judge. (Briefing 6-27-00)

Move to approve Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 8.A by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0337

ITEM 8 HUMAN RESOURCES

8.B) Approve changes of the job description of the Communications Director in the Sheriff's Department - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0338

ITEM 4 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.)

DELETIONS:

From the General Fund, $9.18 to Stephen Reese, incorrect vendor;
From Public Health, $147.00 to Family Radiology, incorrect vendor;
From Public Health, $110.68 to Marie Carrillo, incorrect vendor.

ADDITIONS:

To the General Fund, $100.00 to the Texas Economic Development Council for Registration Fee;
To the General Fund, $1,300.00 to Texas Lawyers Insurance for Professional Liability Insurance
for D. Whitten;
To the General Fund, $100.00 to C. Kaye Scott for Travel Advance;
To the General Fund, $125.00 to Lee Ann Breading for San Antonio Advance;
To the General Fund, $3,107.00 to Lanier Worldwide for the Advocate V recorder;
To the General Fund, $644.46 to the Marriott River Center for lodging for Lee Ann Breading;
To the Texas Narcotics Control Program (TNCP), $3,205.00 to the Sheriff's Office to reimburse
Imprest Funds;
To TNCP, $165.00 to the Tarrant County District Clerk for court costs;
To Sheriff's Office Training, $447.48 to La Quinta/Harlingen for lodging for L. Willingham;
To Sheriff's Office Training, $364.00 to Marriott River Center for lodging for R. Griggs.

Move to approve the Bill Report as amended by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (Armey nay)
Court Order #00-0339

ITEM 8 HUMAN RESOURCES

8.C) Approve revision to the Salary Administration Guidelines - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0340

ITEM 12 STANDING ITEMS

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

Move to approve the following appointments to committees by Comm. Armey, second by Comm. Jacobs: (1) reappoint Bradley Moore to the Denton County Industrial Development Corporation; (2) reappoint Mrs. Dianne Costa to the Denton County Child Protective Services Committee; (3) appoint Mrs. Donna Mitchell to the Indigent Health Care Appeal Authority.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0341

Move to approve the following appointments to committees by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Jacobs: (1) Randy Wolf to the Building & Property Sub-committee; (2) Grant Jacobson to the Denton County Child Protective Services Committee; (3) Elaine Goldsmith to the Denton County Health Advisory Board; and, (4) Mrs. Nettie Corley to the Denton County Health Advisory Board.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0342

ITEM 8 HUMAN RESOURCES

8.A) Approval of Order Making Appointments. (The appointments for July 11, 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 Order Making Appointments were approved: Jessica Beattie, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Jeffrey Johnson, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Tyler Calvert, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Arnold Rodriguez, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Glorstine Williams, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Matthew Elliott, Detention Officer I (PT)/County Jail; Ben Wilson, Communications Officer/Communication; Kevin Patton, Communications Officer/Sheriff; Nancy Deaton, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Laura Lea Lewis, Deputy Clerk/Support Courts/County Clerk; Lane McKee, Driver/Equipment Operator/Centralized Road & Bridge; Ronald Lepp/Juvenile Detention Officer/Juvenile Detention; Amber Dunn, Administrative Secretary/Criminal District Attorney; Patricia Lindemann, Deputy Clerk/Civil/District Clerk; Kathy Arledge, Senior Court Clerk/JP/Prct.5; Thomas Reece, Office Administrator/County Clerk; Teri Lyn Fisher, Senior Clerk/Support Courts/County Clerk; Staci Garza, Deputy Clerk/Support Courts/County Clerk; Patricia Arrington Harwell/Deputy Clerk/MV/Tax Assessor/Collector; Victorina Rocha, Secretary/Public Health; Karen Stewart, Secretary/CSCD; Kevin Edwards, Adult Probation Officer/CSCD; Janie Aguilera (Perea)/Adult Probation Officer/CSCD; Glenn Baldwin, Diesel Mechanic/Centralized Road & Bridge; Susana Rodriguez, Deputy Clerk/MV/Tax Assessor/Collector; Rachel Crowe, GIS Coordinator/County Planning; Parnell Woods, Juvenile Probation Officer/Juvenile Probation; La'Tricia Christian, Juvenile Corrections Officer/Juvenile Post Adjudication.

Move to approve Order Making Appointments 8A-1 through 8A-29 with the exception of 8A-11 by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0343

ITEM 11 COUNTY FACILITIES/OPERATIONS

11.A) (1)Approve any action concerning the Charlie J. Cole Building - County Judge.

Move to open front office area upon report from The Provident Group, Inc. by Comm. Carter, second by Judge Wilson.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0344
ANOTHER ORDER TO FOLLOW IN THIS SESSION

ITEM 13 NON-DEPARTMENTAL

13.B) Approval of the County Judge to sign documents relating to Denton County Health Department participating in the Texas Association of Local Health Officials grant proposal - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0345

13.C) (1)Approval of appointment of Interim Director for Centralized Road & Bridge and any appropriate action - County Judge.

Move to accept the retirement of Jack Wagner, Director of Centralized Road & Bridge, as per his request by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (Krueger nay)
Court Order #00-0346

13.C) (2) Move to appoint Kelly Zwinggi as Interim Director of Centralized Road & Bridge with the position becoming official upon Mr. Zwinggi meeting all state statutory requirements prior to taking the oath of office by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0347

ITEM 14 LEGAL

14.B) Acceptance of the approved funds allotted to Denton County for Child Victim Intervention Specialist Grant for the Criminal District Attorney's Office (Grant Number VA-99V30-13989-03) -
County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0348

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

ITEM 16 RECESS

ITEM 17 RECONVENE

ITEM 11 COUNTY FACILITIES/OPERATIONS

11.A) (2)Approve any action concerning the Charlie J. Cole Building - County Judge.

Move to approve entering the letter from The Provident Group, Inc., into the public record and the court recommending to the Denton County Juvenile Board that the facility be re-opened as soon as possible.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0349

ITEM 7 BUDGET

7.G) Presentation of Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2000/2001 and any appropriate action - County Judge.

ITEM 16 RECESS for lunch

ITEM 17 RECONVENE

THE PRESENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET CONTINUED

JUDGE WILSON EXCUSED HIMSELF FROM THE SESSION AND ASKED COMM. JACOBS TO CHAIR

ITEM 15 EXECUTIVE SESSION

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.

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

Court Convened in Executive Session
Court Reconvened in Formal Session

COMMISSIONER KRUEGER WAS NOT PRESENT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE MEETING

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

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.

NO ACTION ON ITEMS 15A THROUGH 15D

15.E) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Carole Keeton Rylander, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - County Judge.

Move to approve the recommendation of the District Attorney, Civil Division, that the court request the District Attorney's office to request an opinion from the Attorney General in this contemplated litigation by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order #00-0350

ITEM 18 ADJOURNMENT

Move to adjourn by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 3-0-0

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