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.

September 19, 2000

Be it remembered that Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas, met on this the 19th day of September with Judge Kirk Wilson presiding. Commissioners Jeff Krueger, Jim Carter and Scott Armey were present, along with deputy clerk Alvin Hudson, when the following proceedings were had, to wit:

Court opened with an Invocation by Pastor Vernon Ports of the Restoration Fellowship of Flower Mound Texas, and was followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flag led by Hank Scheible, Veterans Service Officer for Denton County.

Pastor Ports: Heavenly Father, I thank You for this honor of praying on behalf of Judge Kirk Wilson and this Commissioners Court. We recognize that all religious and righteous authority comes from You for Your word says everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities for there is no authority except that which God has established. Lord, even as You have bestowed Your authority upon this honorable Judge and Court of Law, we ask that You would empower them with Your wisdom to carry out Your will in the land. May this day be one of unity, peace and harmony throughout the district. We also ask, Lord, for divine protection and prosperity on all the officers of this Court and their families. Heavenly Father, this honorable Court has chosen to call upon You to start this day. May this true act of humility be evidenced by an increase of Your abundant grace in this place. I thank You that when the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice. Father, we ask that You would invoke Your blessing on all who enter through these doors today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

ITEM 2 PUBLIC INPUT

Sandy Thurman, Executive Director of Pedi-Place, Lewisville, Texas, presented the court with a plaque for its support of a successful CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) enrollment program.

Darcea Handy, Denton County CHIP Coordinator, thanked the court for supporting Denton County CHIP Roll-out Day on July 16, 2000 and updated the court on CHIP enrollment.

ITEM 3 CONSENT AGENDA

TREASURER

5.A) Approval of Payroll.

PURCHASING

6.A) Approval of award for Uniforms, Sheriff's Department, Bid #05-00-1367, to Direct Action Uniforms and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

BUDGET

7.A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102780 for remodeling expense for Denton County Courts Building in the amount of $28,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

7.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102790 for Health Insurance Fund for Transfer of Funds Department in the amount of $288,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

7.C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102800 for Non-Departmental Personnel Contingency for Various County Departments in the amount of $17,750 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

7.D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102880 for Consultant Fees for County Operations in the amount of $15,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

7.E) Approval of Emergency Budget Amendment Request #102890 for Attorney Fees/Denton - Tarrant County Line for Non-Departmental in the amount of $47,839 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

7.F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102910 for Legal Ads and Litigation Expense for Criminal District Attorney Civil-Division including the transfer of funds from the DA Hot check- Unappropriated Contingency in the amount of $8,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

7.G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102940 for Architect Fees for Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program in the amount of $46,814 - County Judge (Briefing 9-12-00)

HUMAN RESOURCES

8.A) Approval of Order Making Appointments. (The appointments for September 19, 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: Gary McMahon, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Jeff Sissney, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Virginia Yocham, Communications Officer/Communications; Kirk Beauchamp, Lieutenant-Narcotics Commander/Task Force Grant; Paul Jaworski, Corporal-Investigator-Narcotics/Task Force Grant; Tracey Coin, Assistant Chief Deputy/Courts/County Clerk; Gabriela Grigg, Adult Probation Officer/CSCD; Anna Soto, Eligibility Screener/Primary Health Care Grant; Josefina Melendez, Eligibility Screener/Primary Health Care Grant; Stefanie Merrill, Legal Intern/VAWA Intern Project Grant; Tonya Cundiff, Communications Officer/Communications; Molly Weise, Assistant Juvenile Probation Officer/Juvenile Probation.

COUNTY CLERK

9.A) Approval of minutes for September 5, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

NON-DEPARTMENTAL

14.A) Approval of a request for $10,000, to assist in the funding of Water Summit 2001, a 2 ½ day educational program to be presented by Denton County Water Council, Texas Rural Association, and the TAEX Service - Commissioner, Precinct #1. (Briefing 9-12-00)

LEGAL

15.B) Approval of Service Agreement between Denton County, Texas and DENCO Area 911 District - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

15.C) Approval and Ratification of the contract with NCN, The Theater Marketing Company and Denton County, Texas, for Multi-Media advertising contract Number 252905 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

15.D) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-C - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

15.E) Approve the Amended Food Services Contract with Mid States Services, Inc. - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Armey, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0569

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.)

Move to approve an amended Bill Report that included one deletion and thirty additions by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0570

ITEM 6 PURCHASING

6.B) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Concrete, Bid #05-00-1342, to Calvert Paving for $10,380.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

6.C) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Tile, Bid #05-00-1349, and Alternate #1 to Fabulous Floors for $50,250.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

6.D) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Earthwork, Bid #05-00-1338, to Calvert Paving for $20,890.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

6.E) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Asphalt, Bid #05-00-1339, to Calvert Paving for $14,537.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

6.F) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Doors, Frames & Finish Hardware, Bid #05-00-1347, to Performance Door & Hardware for $83,210.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

6.G) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Painting, Bid #05-00-1352 to Wright Painting for $56,950.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

6.H) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Resilient Flooring and Carpet, Bid #05-00-1351, to Fabulous Floors for $61,100.00, and any appropriate action.

Move to approve Items 6B through 6H by Comm. Armey, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0571

6.I) Approval of award of bid for Janitorial Paper Products, Bid #07-00-1379, to M.A.N.S. Dist, for Items #1 and 4, Reinert Paper for Items #5 and 8, Interboro Packaging for Item #6 and Lind Paper for Items #2, 3 and 7, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Armey, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0572

6.J) Approval of award for Trunked Radio System Audio Logger, RFP #08-00-1389, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

Move to approve award to Swift Computers, Inc. by Comm. Armey, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0573

6.K) Approval of award of bid for Jail Expansion - Briefing Room Seating, Bid #05-00-1334, to American Seating Company for $44,188.13, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

6.L) Approval of award of bid for Jail Expansion - Food Service Equipment, Bid #05-00-1333, to Gernsbacher's Inc. for $81,697.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

Move to approve 6.K & 6.L by Comm. Armey, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0574

6.M) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Denton County Courts Building - Detention Control Systems, Bid #09-00-1391, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Armey, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0575

ITEM 7 PURCHASING

7.H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102950 for gasoline for License & Weights and Constable, Precinct #2 in the amount of $5,000 - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Armey, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0576

7.I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102960 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Health Insurance Funds for Miscellaneous Revenue in the amount of $205,000 - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0577

7.J) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102970 for Attorney Fees/Denton-Tarrant County Line for Non-Departmental in the amount of $213,080 - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0578

7.K) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102980 for Incentive pay/benefits for Various County Departments in the amount of $8,569 - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0579

7.L) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #102990 for Health Insurance Fund for Transfer of Funds Department in the amount of $530,000 - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Armey, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0580

7.M) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #103000 for Miscellaneous Building Maintenance for Centralized Road and Bridge in the amount of $3,900 - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0581

ITEM 14 NON-DEPARTMENTAL

14.D) Approval of Resolution of the Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas, consenting to the financing or refinancing of a Health Facility and the incurrence of loans for the purpose, and authorizing the County Judge to approve loans and the project in accordance with Internal Revenue Section 147(f) - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0582

ITEM 15 LEGAL

15.M) Approval of Lewisville Lake Bridge Corridor Feasibility Study Interlocal Agreement between Denton County, Texas and the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0583

ITEM 8 HUMAN RESOURCES

8.B) Approve revision to the 2000 Holiday Schedule - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

Move to approve by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 3-1-0 (Armey nay)
Court Order #00-0584

8.C) Approve the reclassifications of Voter Registration Clerk, slot 001-VR to Grade 15 Step 5 and Voter Registration Clerk Slot 002-VR to Grade 17 Step 4, effective October 1, 2000 - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

Move to approve the reclassification of a Voter Registration Clerk to Grade 15, Step 5 by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Failed 2-2-0 (Krueger & Armey nay)

Move to approve the reclassification of a Voter Registration Clerk 002-VR to Grade 17, Step 4 by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0585

8.D) Approve corrections to FY 2001 budget - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Armey, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0586

8.E) Approve changes to the job description for the Narcotics Sergeant/Assistant commander in the
Narcotics Task Force - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0587

ITEM 10 ELECTION DEPARTMENT

10.B) Approval of any action regarding Election Judge and Alternate for City of Roanoke Local Option Election, October 7, 2000 - County Judge.

Move to approve Jackie Malone as Presiding Judge and Mildred Ragsdale as Alternate Judge by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0588

10.A) Approval of staff recommendation for election judges, alternate and polling sites for election year 2001 - Commissioners Court.

Move to approve by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0589

ITEM 11 HEALTH

11.A) Approval of the utilization of Texas Department of Health grant funding - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0590

ITEM 12 CENTRALIZED ROAD & BRIDGE/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

12.A) FOR RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY: Accept the Road Superintendent Report for the month of August 2000 - County Judge.

ITEM 13 STANDING ITEMS

13.A) Approval of any appropriate action regarding project development, construction progress, and change orders to Denton County Building Projects - Commissioners Court.

NO ACTION

13.B) Approval of any appropriate action regarding ongoing, planned, and proposed county and state transportation projects - Commissioners Court.

NO ACTION

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

NO ACTION

13.D) Approval of any action regarding the 77th Legislative Session - Commissioners Court.

NO ACTION

13.E) Approve instating a Local Disaster Declaration for Threat of Wildland Fires in Denton County due to drought conditions, and any appropriate action - Commissioners Court.

Move to approve for an extended period of 14 days by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0591

ITEM 14 NON-DEPARTMENTAL

14.B) Approval of any action to bring current from last year the Notice of Fees to be charged by the Sheriff and Constables of Denton County - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0592

14.C) Approval of the use of the Courthouse on the Square's Lawn for Volunteerism and Citizen Democracy & Grass Roots Activism - County Judge.

Move to approve by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0593

ITEM 15 LEGAL

15.F) Approval of: a) exemption from bidding for the Magistrate Agreement between Stephen Wohr and Denton County, Texas, as a professional Service Agreement according to Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (a)(4); and b) approval of the Magistrate Agreement from Denton County, Texas and Stephen Wohr - County Judge. (Briefing 9-12-00)

Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0594

15.G) Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9650 between Denton County and CBS Mechanical, Inc., for the Denton County Courts Building, partial 4th Floor build-out and partial lower level build-out - County Judge.

15.H) Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9450 between Denton County and Design Masonry for the Denton County Courts Building, partial 4th Floor build-out and partial lower level build-out - County Judge.

15.I) Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9495 between Denton County and Performance Door and Hardware, Inc. for the Denton County Courts Building, partial 4th Floor build-out and partial lower level build-out - County Judge.

15.J) Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9450 between Denton County and Wilks Masonry Corporation for the Pre-Trial Center, Enforcement Center, Kitchen Expansion, Canopy Addition, and Security Enhancements - County Judge.

15.K) Approval of the Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9507 between Denton County and Performance Door and Hardware, Inc. for the Pre-Trial Center, Enforcement Center, Kitchen Expansion, Canopy Addition, and Security Enhancements - County Judge.

Move to approve Items 15.G through 15. K by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0595

15.L) Approval of Performance Bond of Aristocrat Fund XX, L.P. for Ponderosa Estates, Ponder, Texas - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0596

15.N) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Trophy Club Municipal Utility District #1 - County Judge.

15.O) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Town of Trophy Club - County Judge.

15.P) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the City of Sanger - County Judge.

15.Q) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and the Trophy Club Municipal Utility District#2 - County Judge.

Move to approve Items 15.N through 15.Q by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0597

15.R) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County and the City of Highland Village for Ambulance Service - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Armey, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0598

15.S) Approval of Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement between Denton County and Koch Financial Corporation - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0599

15.T) Approval of a) Resolution authorizing participation in the development and construction of the SH 121 Bypass and b) Advanced Funding Agreement for Standard Highway Improvement Projects between the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation and Denton County, Texas for State Highway 121 Bypass Project - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Armey, second by Judge Wilson.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0600

15.U) Approval of Contract Agreement between Seneca Contract Corp., and Denton County, Texas for Bid #02- 00-1311 Bridge Rehabilitation - County Judge.

Move to approve by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0601

ITEM 16 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. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0

COURT CONVENED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:25 AMCOURT RECONVENED IN FORMAL SESSION AT 11.23 AM

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

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

16.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.

NO ACTION ON ITEMS 16.A THROUGH 16.C

16.D) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Rubber Workers Local 307 Federal Credit Union v. Robert Eberhart, individually and D/B/A Bob's Towing Company; Winter Motor Company, Inc., Tranum-Dick, Inc., D/B/A Tranum Company; Leslie Corbitt; Chase Manhattan Bank, USA, N.A.; Mary Horn (as Tax Assessor/Collector of Denton County, Texas), and Old Republic Surety Company, Cause No. GC-99-00664 in the Probate Court of
Denton County, Texas - County Judge.

Move to assign representation of Old Republic Surety to the Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office, Civil Division by Comm. Armey, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0602

ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 11.26 am

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

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