Denton County Commissioners Court
Courthouse on the Square
110 West Hickory, Denton, Texas
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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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October 24, 2000
Be it remembered that Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas, met on this the 24th day of October, 2000, with Judge Kirk Wilson presiding. Commissioners Jeff Krueger, Jim Carter and Sandy Jacobs were present, along with deputy clerk Kathleen Bransford, when the following proceedings were had, to wit:
Court opened with an Invocation by Hank Scheible, Director of the Denton County Veterans Service Office, and was followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag led by Thomas Reece, Office Administrator for the Denton County Clerk's Office.
Mr. Scheible: Most Gracious Heavenly Father, we come before You this morning humbly acknowledging Your control over the earth. Lord, we have been instructed to pray for our leaders and we do so. We pray for our National leaders, and our State leaders, and for this Commissioners Court, that You would give them guidance and direction. That every decision they make and every word that they speak would bring glory and honor to Your name. That they would do the business of this County and this Court in accordance with Your instructions and Your guidelines. Father, we do lift You up this morning and praise Your name. In Christ's name we pray. Amen.
ITEM 2 PUBLIC INPUT
Judge Wilson announced that the Juvenile Board will be looking at two pieces of property for the Juvenile Justice Alternative Educational Program (JJAEP): the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Bolivar Street and the Denton Development Center on Loop 288. Action on the Board's decision will take place two weeks from today.
ITEM 3 RESOLUTION
3.A) Approval of resolution supporting Dennis Boots for his 15 years of voluntary service to Denton
County - County Judge.Move to approve by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0651
ITEM 4 CONSENT AGENDA
TREASURER
6.A) Approval of Payroll.
PURCHASING
7.F) Approval of purchase of Network Equipment from Kent Datacomm as the State of Texas QISV Best Value, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
7.G) Approval of rejection of all bids for Jail Expansion - Specialty Items, Bid #05-00-1336, and any appropriate action - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
BUDGET
8.A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100080 for Operating Supplies for Agricultural Extension Services in the amount of $10,000 - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
8.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100090 for various line items for County Operations in the amount of $172,838 - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
8.C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100100 for part-time employees for County Jail in the amount of $51,904 - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
8.D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100110 for Telephone Equipment and Computer Hardware for Telephone Department and County-Wide Technology in the amount of $58,540 - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
HUMAN RESOURCES
9.A) Approval of Order Making Appointments. (The appointments for October 24, 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: Karrin Lightfoot, Communications Officer/Communications; Cody Turner, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Bobby Starnes, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Christopher Shawn Brown, Deputy Sheriff/Greenbelt/Public Safety Grant; Mandy Hill, Admin. Secretary/Warrants/Sheriff; Andre Phillips, Juvenile Detention Officer/Juvenile Detention; Cody Callaway, Juvenile Corrections Officer/Juvenile Post-Adjudication; Andrew Stallings, Juvenile Detention Officer/Juvenile Detention; Rachel Stabile, Asst. Juvenile Probation Officer/Juvenile Probation; Gregory Furr, Juvenile Corrections Officer/J.J.A.E.P.; Leta Brown, Deputy Clerk/Civil/District Clerk; Phillip Ray, Legal Intern/DA-VAWA Intern Project Grant.
NON-DEPARTMENTAL
13.A) Approval of Building Usage requested by Myra Anderson, City of Denton, for the use of the Lawn on the following dates and times: Concert on the Square, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2001 form 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.; Fall Fest, September 5, 12, 19, 26, and October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.; Ghost Stories, October 31, 2001 from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. - County
Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
LEGAL
14.E) Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Jagoe-Public Co., Bid #03-00-1327 for Robson Ranch Road Reconstruction - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
14.F) Approval of Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9534, Bid #05-00-1351, between Denton County and Fabulous floors, Inc. for the Denton County Courts Building, partial 4th floor build-out and partial lower level build-out - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
14.G) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County and Clear Creek Watershed Authority - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
14.H) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Post-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Fannin County - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
14.I) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Post-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and the 97th Judicial District - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
14.J) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and the 97th Judicial District - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
14.K) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Post-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Wise County - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
14.L) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Post-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Somervell County - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
14.M) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Wise County - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
14.N) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Somervell County - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
14.O) Approval of the Trade Contract No. 04-00-1331 between Denton County and Automated Cable Services, Inc. for Cabling of Denton County Pre-Trail Facility and Enforcement Center - County Judge. (Briefing 10-17-00)
Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0652
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.)DELETIONS:
From the General Fund, $50.00 to East Texas Police Academy, delete per department;
From the General Fund, $90.00 to Blanca Ramon, incorrect cause number;
From Road & Bridge, ($400.00) credit to O"Reilly Auto Parts.ADDITIONS:
To the General Fund, C.D.A., $1,400.00 to TDCAA, registration fee for eight employees;
To the General Fund, DA, Civil Division, $459.63 to Pitney Works Purchase Power for postage;
To Juvenile Probation,$16.95 to the Texas Dept. of Public Safety for ID Cards.Move to approve Bill Report, as amended, by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0653
ITEM 7 PURCHASING
7.A) Approval of award of financing quote for TSG Document Imaging and Kent Datacom Cisco Equipment purchases, and any appropriate action - County Judge.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-06547.B) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Courtroom Seating, Bid #07-00-1386, to Sanders Industries, Inc. for $14,296.68 plus $1,278.42 for Alternate #1 for a total of $15,575.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.
7.C) Approval of award of bid for Denton County Courts Building - Furniture, Bid #07-00-1385, to Sanders Industries, Inc. for $9,349.00, and any appropriate action - County Judge.
Move to approve Items 7B & 7C by Comm. Krueger, second by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-06557.D) Approval of rejection of all bids for Denton County Courts Building - Miscellaneous Specialties, Bid #05-00-1353, and any appropriate action - County Judge.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-06567.E) Approval to allow the Building and Properties Committee to review the Denton County Facilities Master Plan, RFQ 10-2000, including all County departments and those agencies leasing space from the County with on phasing but one single master plan - County Judge.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0657
ITEM 8 BUDGET
8.E) Approval of FY 2000-2001 existing and proposed long term debt as it relates to the newly approved Debt Policy and any appropriate action - Commissioner, Precinct #2.
Comm. Jacobs presented her review of the Debt Policy adopted by the court in the prior session.
ITEM 10 ELECTIONS
10.A) Approval of staff recommendations for election judge, alternates and polling sites for the election year 2001 - Commissioners Court.
10.A-1) Move to approve the current list of election judges by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-065810.A-2) Move to approve the appointment of Jake Collier as the Central County Judge, Gary Truitt, Alternate Judge and Sue-Beall Shaffer as member of the Central Counting Station for the November 7, 2000 General Election by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0659
ITEM 11 PUBLIC WORKS
11.A) FOR RECORDING PURPOSES ONLY: Acceptance of the Road Superintendent Report for the month of September 2000 - County Judge.
Move to accept by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0660
ITEM 12 STANDING ITEMS
12.A) Approval of any appropriate action regarding project development, construction progress, and change orders to Denton County Building Projects - 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.
12.C-1) Move to approve the appointment of Richard P. Cook, Double Oak, Texas, to the Denton County Veterans Advisory Board by Comm. Carter, second by Judge Wilson.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-066112.C-2) Move to approve the removal of Kevin Patton from the Indigent Appeals Board and nominate Betty Powell in that slot by Comm. Krueger, second by Judge Wilson.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-066212.D) Approval of any action regarding the 77th Legislative Session - Commissioners Court.
Comm. Jacobs requested that the court set a date for an in-depth discussion in Briefing of this item - November 21, 2000 was accepted by the court.
12.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.
NO ACTION
ITEM 13 NON-DEPARTMENTAL
13.B) Approval of rescinding funds received from the Tobacco Compliance Grant - County Judge.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-066313.C) Approval of the utilization of Texas Department of Human Services grant funding - County Judge.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0664
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14.B) Approval of Grant Acceptance for Continuation Funding for the Family Violence Expansion Grant VA-99-V30-13433-02 for the Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office - County Judge.
Move to approve by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-066514.C) Approval of Grant Acceptance for Continuation Funding for the Family Violence Intervention Grant VA-99-V30-13610-02 for the Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office - County Judge.
Move to approve by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-066614.D) Approval of Grant Application for Continuation Funding for the Victim Notification Grant VA-99-V30-13611-02 for the Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office - County Judge.
Move to approve by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-066714.P) Approval of the Ratification of the Letter of Authorization to Proceed with Additional Services under the Contract between Denton County and HLM Design - County Judge.
Move to authorize the County Judge to sign the contract and notify the firm to refrain from doing any more work until further notice by Comm. Jacobs, second by Judge Wilson.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-066814.Q) Approval of Resolution for Resale of property A0623A A. Hill, Tract 146,149, Acres 0.07, Denton County, Texas by the Denton Independent School District - County Judge.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #0-0669
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. Krueger, second by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 4-0-015.A) Real Property: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072: Real Property - Commissioners Court.
Move to authorize the Purchasing Department to procure appraisal services for the Food Lion property by Judge Wilson, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-067015.B) Deliberation regarding security procedures and devices - Texas Government Code, Section 551.076 -Commissioners Court.
NO ACTION
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.
NO ACTION
15.D) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Denton County v. KONE, Inc., formerly known as Montgomery KONE, Inc., d/b/a Texas KONE, Inc. - County Judge
Move to approve the recommendation of the District Attorney, Civil Division, that the Civil Division be authorized to take the necessary steps to resolve the current situation with the non-functioning elevator in the Denton County Courts Building and/or initiate suit against KONE, Inc. in order to remedy any damages the County may incur in restoring the elevator to operation by Comm. Jacobs, second by Comm. Krueger.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order #00-0671
ITEM 18 ADJOURNMENT
Move to adjourn by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 4-0-0This set of minutes prepared by deputy clerk Kathleen Bransford and reviewed by County Clerk Cynthia Mitchell.