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.
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Denton County Commissioners Court |
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August 15, 2000
Be it remembered that Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas, met on this the 15th day of August, 2000 with Judge Kirk Wilson presiding. Commissioners Jim Carter, Scott Armey and Jeff Krueger were present, along with deputy clerk Kathleen Bransford, when the following proceedings were had, to wit:
Court opened with an Invocation by Pastor Gary Muller of the First United Methodist Church, Denton, Texas, and was followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag led by Beth Fleming, Denton County's Director of Purchasing.
Pastor Muller: Most gracious God, we begin this day, indeed, as we should begin everything we do, with thanks to You. Your gift of life is a wonderful thing. This day is filled with all kinds of possibilities and Your unconditional love helps us live as You dream for us to live. In particular, Lord, we are grateful for the privilege of living in this place called Denton County. It is a great place filled with outstanding people and unlimited opportunities and we are glad we are here. We are grateful for these servants who have committed themselves to work for the common good. We pray that You will bless them with Your gifts of vision, compassion, wisdom and a deep desire to be stewards of the life, prosperity and freedom You have given us. Bless the work that will occur at this place and this time so Your will for Your people will become a reality. In particular, we pray this morning that these leaders will be especially aware of and responsive to the needs of our brothers and sisters who most need help, especially when they are poor or children or elderly or sick or disable. We pray this with expectant and thankful and joyful hearts. Amen.
ITEM 2 PUBLIC INPUT
ITEM 3 CONSENT AGENDA (Item 7H removed, to be re-posted)
TREASURER
5.A) Approval of Payroll.
PURCHASING
6.A) Approval of determining James R. Kirkpatrick, Architect, as the most qualified firm for Wilson Pottery Kiln reconstruction and authority to begin contract negotiations, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 8-8-00)
6.B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Microfilming Supplies, Bid #07-00-1383 and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 8-8-00)
BUDGET
7.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102250 for Court Appointed Attorney-Family for 367th District Court in the amount of $12,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 8-8-00)
7.C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102260 for Law and Reference Books and Psychiatric Services for 367th District Court in the amount of $4,300 - County Judge. (Briefing 8-8-00)
7.D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102280 for Office Furniture for Adult Probation in the amount of $2,100 - County Judge. (Briefing 8-8-00)
7.E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102290 for Training and Education and Law and Reference Books for County Judge in the amount of $2,400 - County Judge.
7.F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102350 for various line items for Constable, Precinct #5 in the amount of $2,250 - County Judge.
7.G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102360 for Operating Supplies for Metro Alien Task Force in the amount of $1,050 - County Judge.
7.I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102390 for Office Supplies for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #5 in the amount of $1,121 - County Judge.
7.J) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102400 for Computer Supplies for CHOS Museum Preservation Grant in the amount of $764 - County Judge.
HUMAN RESOURCES
8.A) Approval of Order Making Appointments. (The appointments for August 15, 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: Karen Betchan, Legal Intern/VAWA Intern Project Grant; Ben Swink, Juvenile Probation Officer/Juvenile Detention; Kendra Garner, Shift Supervisor/Juvenile Detention; Kharmynn Bullock, Juvenile Probation Officer/Juvenile Detention; Kenneth Morgan, Juvenile Probation Officer/Juvenile Detention; Sandra Woods, Social Worker/Primary Health Care Grant; Scott Ray Utley, Print/Mail Clerk/Print/Mail; Teresa Johnson, Secretary/CSCD/Adult Probation; Gary Garrison, Heavy Equipment Operator/Centralized Road & Bridge; Lisa Mauer, Registered Nurse/Public Health; Carneishia Smith/Detention Officer I/County Jail; Susan Pennington, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Mark Currier, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Valcourt Dominick, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Susan Hoelscher, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Nicole Mejia, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Joni Watkins, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Ann Driskell, Deputy Clerk/MV/Tax Assessor/Collector.
COUNTY CLERK
9.A) Approval of the minutes for August 1, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge. (Briefing 8-8-00)
NON-DEPARTMENTAL
13.A) Approval of request form Mother's Against Drunk Driving to be included as an option for jurors who appear for jury service in the Denton County Courts to have the opportunity to donate their pay to MADD - County Judge. (Briefing 8-8-00)
LEGAL
14.B) Approval of Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9420 between Denton County and Jagoe-Public Company, for the Pre-Trial Center, Enforcement Center, Kitchen Expansion, Canopy Addition and Security Enhancements for the Sheriff's Department - County Judge. (Briefing 8-8-00)
Move to approve Consent Agenda, except for Item 7.H, by Comm. Carter, second by
Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0481
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, $941.56 to Leonard, Hurt, Frost & Lilly, developer will pay;
From TNCP, $1,934.00 to A Clean Environment, pay per department.ADDITIONS:
To the General Fund, Non-Departmental, $37.40 to National Safety Council for DDC Fees;
To the General Fund, Human Resources, $51.00 to American Society of Civil Engineers for a
Web Employment Ad;
To TNCP, $2,650.00 to the Denton County Sheriff's Office to reimburse Imprest Funds;
To Sheriff's Office Training, $156.08 to Roger Griggs for a San Antonio Conference;
To '99 Road Construction, $122,760.65 to Jagoe for the Robson Ranch Road Project.Move to approve the Bill Report, as amended, by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm.
Carter.
Motion Carried 3-1-0 (Armey nay)
Court Order #00-0482
ITEM 7 BUDGET
7.A) Approval of any action related to the2000/2001 Denton County Budget - Commissioners Court.
Move to approve by Judge Wilson the transfer of funds allocated to the PediPlace organization and their contract from the Social Service line item to the Denton County Health Department and make the requisite transfer of funds from the Health Care Relief Fund to the Denton County Health Department, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0483
ITEM 8 HUMAN RESOURCES
8.B) Approve splitting one full-time Felony Intake Attorney position into two part-time Felony Intake Attorney positions - County Judge.
Move to approve with an effective date of September 5, 2000 by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0484
ITEM 10 ELECTIONS
10.A) Approval of staff recommendations for election judges, alternates and polling sites for the election year 2001 - County Judge.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-048510.A (2) Move to approve the early voting site in Lake Dallas and the First Church in Trophy Club by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0486
ITEM 11 SHERIFF
11.A) Approve Sheriff's request to submit grant renewal documents to the Governor's Criminal Justice division to fund vital portions of the Denton County Sheriff's Office Underage Drinking COMBAT Team, and will accept such funding awarded - County Judge.
Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-048711.B) Approve the Sheriff's request to submit an application to be sent to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to assist the Sheriff's Office Mental Health Unit form a Mental Health Peace Officer Training Program - County Judge.
Move to approve by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0488
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.
Move to approve the payment of $6,898 to the City of Denton for impact fees on the jail barracks by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-048912.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 appointment of David Thornhill to the Environmental Task Force
Committee by Comm. Armey, second by Judge Wilson.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-049012.D) Approve instating a Local Disaster Declaration for Threat of Wildland Fires in unincorporated Denton County due to drought conditions - County Judge.
Move to approve by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0491
ITEM 13 LEGAL
13.B) Approval of the use of the Juvenile Courtroom by the Administrative Law Judge every Wednesday - County Judge.
Move to approve by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Krueger with the motion amended to reflect usage on a temporary basis.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0492
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14.C) Approval of Wireless IP Service Agreement between AT&T Wireless Services and Denton County for use by Constable, Precinct #4 - County Judge.
Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey with a correction that this if for the Constable of Precinct Two, not Four.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-049314.D) Approval of the Grantee Acceptance Notice document required for the Prosecution Enhancement Grant, WF 13432-02 - County Judge.
Move to approve by Comm. Armey, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-049414.E) Approval of the Energy Services Contract between Denton County and CSI Control Systems International, Inc., and designation of the appropriate financing mechanism by which to fund the contract, and any other appropriate action - County Judge.
Move to approve the recommendation of the Director of Purchasing by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Krueger with the designation of Koch Financial Corporation quoting 5.49% on a 5 year term with annual payments of $130,575.16.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-049514.F) Approval of a) resolution supporting and b) Interagency Agreement between Denton County and Dallas County for participation in the North Texas Auto Theft Task Force - County Judge.
Move to approve the resolution and the agreement by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0496
ITEM 6 PURCHASING
6.C) Approval of award of bid for Jail Expansion - Masonry, Bid #01-00-1284, to Wilks Masonry Corporation for $1,720,242.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.
Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-04976.D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Trunked Radio System Audio Logger, RFP #08-00-1389, and any appropriate action - County Judge.
Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0498
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14.G) Approval of Right-of-Entry Agreements in conjunction with the I-35 West Service Road Construction Project - County Judge.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-049914.H) Approval of Agreement between Denton County and the North Texas State Fair Association, Inc., to provide a truck for the 2000 North Texas State Fair and Rodeo - County Judge.
Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0500
ITEM 16 RECESS
ITEM 17 RECONVENE
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. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0COURT CONVENED IN EXECTUIVE SESSION
COURT RECONVENED IN FORMAL SESSION15.A) Real Property: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072: Real Property - Commissioners Court.
Move to approve the following by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey for the
required right-of-way for the Lake Lewisville Bridge Project:
(1) the court authorize the payment of $24,000.00 plus closing costs to TICOR Land Title Company for the purchase of a 0.027 and a 0.022 acre tract owned by Thomas B. Pralle;.
(2) the court authorize the payment of $57,000.00 plus closing costs to TICOR Land Title Company for the purchase of a 0.986 acre tract owned by Video Plus, Inc;
(3) the court authorize the payment of $20,000.00 plus closing costs to TICOR Land Title Company for the purchase of a 0.056 acre tract owned by Eddie Chung;
(4) the court authorize the payment of $19,273.00 plus closing costs to TICOR Land Title Company for the purchase of a 0.027 acre tract owned by Doublehawk Investments, Inc; (5) the court authorize the payment of $727.00 plus closing costs to TICOR Land Title Company for the purchase of a 0.008 tract owned by Judith L. Amstutz; (6) the court authorize the payment of $11,000.00 plus closing costs to National Title of D-C, Inc. for the purchase of a 0.178 and a 0.022 acre tract owned by Henry Kaspar; (7) the court authorize the payment of $1,216.81 plus closing costs to National Land Title of D-C, Inc. for the purchase of a 0.006 acre tract owned by Douglas Roy Cravey and wife, Merry Christene Cravey; (8) the court authorize the payment of $4,395 plus closing costs to National Title of D-C, Inc. for the purchase of a 0.329 acre tract owned by Albourne Realty Inc.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0501Move to approve the following by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey with regard to the relocation of personal property owned by Curtis Hope and Betty Hope (the "Relocation"): that the Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office, Civil Division, be authorized and directed to;
(1) approve Relocation, provided that costs associated with the Relocation are consistent with the discussions in Executive Session of Commissioners Court;
(2) authorize and direct Kenneth D. Martin & Associates, P.C., to negotiate the Relocation;
(3) authorize Judge Kirk Wilson to execute any and all documents necessary for the Relocation;
(4) authorize and direct a employee of the County to execute all documents necessary for the Relocation;
(5) authorize and direct the Denton County Auditor to make funds available to pay for the Relocation and all of the County's costs associated with the Relocation.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-050215.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 15B THROUGH 15D
ITEM 18 ADJOURNMENT
Move to adjourn by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0This set of minutes prepared by deputy clerk Kathleen Bransford and reviewed by County Clerk Cynthia Mitchell.