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.

October 3, 2000

Be it remembered that Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas, met on this the 3rd day of October, 2000, at 9:03 am, with Judge Kirk Wilson presiding. Commissioners Sandy Jacobs, Jeff Krueger, Jim Carter 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 Chaplain Phil Baker of the Denton County Sheriff's Department and was followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag led by Danny Brumley, Director of Facilities Management.

Chaplain Baker: Almighty God, Creator of all that is, all that was, and all that ever will be, we praise Your holy name. We thank You for all the blessings that You've poured out upon us. Today we're especially mindful in this place of freedom that has been the gift to this country, to this State, and to this County. We thank You for it and we ask You to help those of us who are given the responsibility to use that freedom in the various ways, as government employees and elected officials, that You will guide us in what happens here this day, that You will surround especially the Commissioners with the special knowledge that You are their God and their Guide. Through all the business that comes before this Court, all who speak here, all who are present, we ask in the name of that Almighty God, our Savior and Creator. Amen.

ITEM 2 PUBLIC INPUT

Sharon Copeland questioned the City of Sanger's support for the County Development District No. 8 and if the town had held a public forum.

Linda Hartman voiced her opposition to the CDD #8.

Dick Tedrow requested that the court put a moratorium on processing all present and any forthcoming CDDs until the State Attorney General releases his ruling in early November.

Ray Roberts asked the court to do the right thing with the CDDs.

Ted Carthel echoed the request for a moratorium on all CDDS.

ITEM 3 CONSENT AGENDA (Item 6.B pulled)

PURCHASING

5.F) Approval of rejection of all bids for Microfilming Supplies, Bid #07-00-1383, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 9-19-00)

5.G) Approval of exemption from bidding process for a Sole Source purchase of radios from Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. in compliance with Section 262.024(a)(A) and (D) of the Local Government Code and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 9-19-00)

HUMAN RESOURCES

6.A) Approval of Order Making Appointments. (The appointments for October 3, 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: Linda Archer, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Matthew Shovlin, Felony Prosectuor II B/Criminal District Attorney; Daniel Peugh, Juvenile Prosecutor II/Criminal District Attorney; James Angelino, Felony Prosecutor I - DWI/DA- DWI Prosecution Unit; Anthony J. Paul, Felony Prosecutor II B/Criminal District Attorney; Jeffrey Fleming, Misdemeanor Prosecutor I/Criminal District Attorney; Gene Sera, Misdemeanor Prosecutor/Criminal District Attorney; Chris Ventura, Misdemeanor Prosecutor I/Criminal District Attorney; Karen Betchan, Misdemeanor Prosecutor II/Criminal District Attorney; Robin Calloway, Court Reporter/Probate Court; Ronald Keaton, Felony Investigator/DA-DWI Prosecution Unit; Rose Ann Cisneros, Deputy Clerk/MV/Tax Assessor/Collector; Rebecca Burnip, Deputy Clerk/Cashier/District Clerk; Mark Linebaugh, Driver/Equipment Operator/Centralized Road & Bridge; Cristina Briceno, Court Clerk/JP #5; Laura Everett, Court Clerk/JP #5; Staci Garza, Deputy Clerk II/Support Courts/County Clerk; Amber Lillie, Detention Officer III/Medical/Jail Health; Jill Tyler, Asst. Juvenile Probation Officer/TJPC; Julie Looper, Asst. Juvenile Probation Officer/Juv. Community Corrections Grant; Debbie Hawthorne, Juvenile Corrections Officer/Juvenile Post Adjudication; Jennifer Rudder, Senior Clerk/Criminal Courts/County Clerk; Camille Franklin, Deputy Clerk/Support Courts/County Clerk; John Pymuszewski, Intern/CHOS Museum Tour & Preservation Grant.
6.C) Approve the employer contribution rate and annually determined contribution plan options for 2001 - Texas Count and District Retirement System - County Judge. (Briefing 9-19-00)

COUNTY CLERK

7.A) Approve the minutes for September 12, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

7.B) Approve the minutes for September 19, 2000, Formal Session - County Judge.

COUNTY PLANNING

9.A) Approve Final Plat for Chisum Bend Addition, Precinct One - County Judge. (Briefing 9-19-00)

LEGAL

11.B) Approval of Resolution allowing for the sale of property obtained in Pilot Point Independent School District, et al. V. Leslie Bruce for less than fair market value - County Judge. (Briefing 9-19-00)

Move to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of 6.B by Comm. Armey, second by Judge Wilson.
Motion Carried 4-0-1 (Jacobs abstained)
Court Order #00-0603

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:

$31.99 to Day-Timers, Inc., delete per department;
$ 6.49 to Day-Timers, Inc., delete per department;
($44.88) to Motorola Parts, negative amount;
$ 12.40 to Current, delete per department.

ADDITIONS TO THE GENERAL FUND:

For JP#2, $190.00 to the Texas Court Clerk's Assoc. for Registration Fee for Rita Thomas;
For JP#1, $175.00 to Glenda Barber for Corpus Travel Advance;
For District Court Administrator, $854.90 to Office Max for a Work Station;
For Non-Departmental, $2,331.20 to the General Services Commission for a State Travel  Management Program;

ADDITION TO TNCP (Texas Narcotics Control Program Grant Fund)
$4,116.84 to the Denton County Sheriff's Office to reimburse the Imprest Fund.

Move to approve the Bill Report, as amended, by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm.
Armey.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (Jacobs nay)
Court Order #00-0604

ITEM 5 PURCHASING

5.A) Approval of award for Denton County Courts Building Fourth Floor and Lower Level Voice and Cabling, RFP #05-00-1368, to Automated Cable Service, Inc., and any appropriate action - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0605

5.B) Approval of award for Lewisville Adult Probation Voice and Data Cabling, RFP #09-00-1390, to Black box Network Services for $39,501.85, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0606

5.C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Patrol Vehicles, Bid #09-00-1392, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0607

5.E) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Sports Utility Vehicles, Bid #09-00-1395, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Armey, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0608

5.D) Approval of: a) changes to the Denton County Benefit Plan as recommended by the Human Resources Department and b) approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Employee Benefit Insurance Plans and Related Services, RFP #09-00-1394, and any appropriate action - County Judge.

(a) Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Carter, to NOT accept the
recommendation of the Human Resource Department to place a limit of $2000 on the amount paid annually for an individual's prescriptions and to accept their recommendation for the plan to allow for an annual mammogram and prostate exam to be covered in the cost of the office visit co-pay. Motion Carried 5-0-0

Move to accept the recommendation of the Human Resource Department and maintain the pre-existing clause in the plan by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm.
Carter.
Motion Carried 3-2-0 (Wilson & Armey, nay)
Court Order #00-0609

(b) Move to approve the RFP with additional language regarding if a conflict should arise, the terms and provisions of the RFP will prevail, by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0610

ITEM 6 HUMAN RESOURCES

6.B) Approve a request for an actuarial study to be paid from Denton County Benefits Plan - County Judge. (Briefing 9-19-00)

Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0611

6.D) Approve revision to the Salary Administration Guidelines - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0612

6.E) Approve two Assistant Chaplain positions, Sheriff's Department - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Judge Wilson with the proviso that the funds and the benefits for these positions are to be paid out of the commissary funds.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0613

6.F) Approve revision to Policy #3.7(should read Policy #7.3), Job Opportunity Listings - County Judge.

POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK

6.G) Approve splitting two full-time Detention Officer I positions (slot #264-JA & slot #267-JA) into 4 part-time Detention Officer I positions, County Jail - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0614

ITEM 8 INFORMATION SERVICES

8.A) Approval of Dell computer lease from state contract through Texas DIR - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order#00-0615

ITEM 10 STANDING ITEMS

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

NO ACTION

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

Move to approve a letter from the court to the Texas Department of Transportation, notifying them of an increase from 8.25 million to 10.95 million in the county's fund commitment to State Highway 121 Project, and that this surplus does not need to be issued until October 2002 by Comm. Jacobs, second by Judge Wilson.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0616

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

NO ACTION

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

NO ACTION

10.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 and to be enforced for seven (7) days by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0617

Administrative Chief Jimmie Van of the Mayhill-Cooper-Creek Volunteer Fire Department invited the court and the public to the 12th Annual Fireman's Memorial at the First United Methodist Church at 2:30 pm on Sunday, October 8. 2000.

ITEM 11 LEGAL

11.C) Approval of Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Berlitz for Spanish Oral Proficiency Testing - County Judge.

Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Armey.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0618

ITEM 12 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 5-0-0

CONVENED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:40 AM
RECONVENED IN FORMAL SESSION AT 1:30 PM

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

NO ACTION

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

NO ACTION

12.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

12.D) Closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a)(1) Personnel Matters: Commissioners Court will deliberate the appointment, employment and duties of a public employee, Public Works Director - County Judge.

Move to approve the appointment of Kelly Zwinggi to Public Works Director, effective
immediately, with his employment to be reviewed after six (6) months and authority for the Judge to negotiate his salary and benefits by Comm. Jacobs, second by Judge Wilson.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order #00-0619

ITEM 15 ADJOURNMENT 3:00 pm

Move to adjourn by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0

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