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.

May 29, 2001

Be it remembered, Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas met on this 29th day of May, 2001 with Judge Scott Armey presiding. Commissioners Carter and Mitchell were present, along with deputy clerk Kathleen Bransford, when the following proceedings were had, to wit:

Court opened with an Invocation by Kelly Zwinggi, Director of Public Works, and was followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Erika Minor, Administrative Secretary to the County Judge.

Mr. Zwinggi: Let us pray for those who serve in public office, that God may guide their minds and hearts, so that all men may live in true peace and freedom. Almighty and eternal God, You know the longings of men's hearts and You protect their rights. In Your goodness, watch over those in authority, so that people everywhere may enjoy freedom, security and peace. We ask this through Christ, our Lord, Amen.

ITEM 1 PUBLIC INPUT (CONTINUED AT END OF THIS SESSION)

ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA

AUDITOR/TREASURER

5.B) Approve the 2000 Annual Audit of the Denton County Jail Commissary. (Briefing 5-22, 29-01)

PURCHASING

6.A) Approval of renewal of bid for Lawn Maintenance Service, Bid #04-99-1208, to Tandem Lawn Mowing Service, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 05-22-01)
6.B) Approval of award for Pick Up and Delivery of Election Supplies, bid #03-01-1417, to Duryea Moving and Storage, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 05-22-01)

BUDGET

7.A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101390 for Lease Payments for Election for Elections Administration Department in the amount of $3,800. (Briefing 05-22-01)

7.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101400 for Repairs and Maintenance for County Operations in the amount of $30,224. (Briefing 05-22-01)

7.C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101410 for Operating Supplies for Public Health-Clinical in the amount of $4,000. (Briefing 05-22-01)

7.E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101430 for Operating Supplies and Medical Expenses for Juvenile Probation in the amount of $7,250. (Briefing 05-22-01)

7.F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101500 for Printed Material and Postage for Tax Assessor/Collector in the amount of $4,450.

7.G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101510 for New Instruments for Telephone Department in the amount of $46,096.

HUMAN RESOURCES

8.A) Approval of Order Making Appointments. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. 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 constraints.) Carol LeGear, Court Clerk/JP#5; David Brawner, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Stoney Ward, Jr., Detention Officer I/County Jail; Shannon Young, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Juan Garcia, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Pete Porter, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Louie Etheridge, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Allan Villalva, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Fermin Trevino, Jr., Bailiff/Sheriff; Nathan Green, Communications Officer/Communications; Gene Parker, Communications Officer/Communications; John Brumley, Sergeant-Bonds/Records/County Jail.

8.B) Approve the adoption of a Denton County Payroll Deduction Policy. (Briefing 05-22-01)

HEALTH

9.A) Approval for Denton County Health Department to apply of HIV funding from a private foundation. (Briefing 05-22-01)

PUBLIC WORKS

10.C) Approve the Final Plat for McPete Addition, Precinct 4.

COUNTY CLERK

11.A) Approval of the minutes for May 15, 2001, Formal Session.

SHERIFF

12.A) Approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for School Resource Deputy with Northwest Independent School District. (Briefing 05-22-01)

OTHER DEPARTMENTS

13.D) Approval of Building Usage Request for the Carrollton Government Center Community Room, requested by Nancy Burnett, Agent for Homeowners, for a special meeting of the Homeowners Association of Villages of Indian Creek, June 6, 2001 between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. (Briefing 05-22-01)

LEGAL

14.B) Approval of: a) an Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas and the Town of Cross Roads for reconstruction of Moseley Road, Historic Lane, and Tipps Road, and b) additional funding to be provided from Better Safer Road Bond Program Discretionary Funds of Commissioner Precinct One. (Briefing 05-22-01)

14.C) Approval of: a) the Project for road striping to Copper Canyon Road, and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas and the Town of Copper Canyon. (Briefing 05-22-01)

14.D) Approval of: a) the Project for road improvements to Bishop Lane, and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas and the Town of Copper Canyon. (Briefing 05-22-01)

14.E) Approval of Modifications to the Agreement between County and Engineer for Engineering Services between Denton County, Texas and URS Greiner Woodward Clyde, Inc., for widening of FM 2499. (Briefing 05-22-01)

Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 01-0300

ITEM 5 AUDITOR/TREASURER

5.A) 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.)

DELETION from the General Fund; $200.00 to Attorney Occupation Tax for an exempt employee;

ADDITIONS:

To CSCD, $350.00 to Hampton Inn for lodging for John Kapten;
To TNCP, $190.00 to Nortex Finance Company for a lien payoff;
To Sheriff's Office Forfeiture, a total of $1,135.27 to Edison Security for Security System Monitoring.

Move to approve Bill Report, as amended, by Comm. Carter, second by Judge Armey.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 01-0301

ITEM 10 PUBLIC WORKS

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; 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 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS

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

NO ACTION

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

NO ACTION

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. Mitchell, second by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 3-0-0

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

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

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.

15.D) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A): ATC Associates, Inc., (formerly ATEC Associates, Inc.), David Baldwin, Inc., Landscaping, CCRD Partners Professional & Consulting Engineers, Phillips Swager & Associates, Thornton-Tomasetti Engineers (formerly Ellisor & Tanner, Inc.), JRJ Paving, Inc., Landscape Design & Construction, Hunt
Construction Group (formerly Huber Hunt & Nichols), Pacheco Koch, and R.C. Small & Associates regarding the Denton County Courts Building.

NO ACTION ON ITEMS 15A THROUGH 15D

COMMISSIONERS JACOBS AND WHITE JOINED COURT MEMBERS IN SESSION

ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS

13.C) Approval of Denton County Redistricting 2001:

1) Splitting and Realigning Voter Precincts,
2) Redistricting of County Commissioners Precincts,
3) Potential Redistricting of Justice of the Peace and Constables Precincts,
4) 2001 Redistricting Committee - County Judge.

13.C-4) Move to appoint Dave Lowewald of Carrollton, Texas and John Gordon of The Colony, Texas to the Redistricting Committee by Comm. Jacobs, second by Judge Armey.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 01-0302

ITEM 7 BUDGET

7.D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101420 for Miscellaneous Building Maintenance for Law Enforcement Facility including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency in the amount of $17,912. (Briefing 05-22-01)

Move to approve including the transfer of funds not from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency but from the Sheriff's own budget line items in the amount of $17,912 and set up a meeting with the Sheriff to discuss the needs of the parking lot east of the jail expansion by Comm. White, second by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (Carter nay)
Court Order 01-0303

ITEM 17 RECESS

ITEM 18 RECONVENE

ITEM 1 PUBLIC INPUT

John Payne and Jack Coffey of the Texas Association of Counties presented a plaque to the court in appreciation of the safety record of Denton County, Texas and the savings to the county in Worker's Compensation.
Gustavo Hernandez, Loss Control Coordinator in the Human Resource Department, accepted the award on behalf of his department and thanked each and every employee of Denton County for their attention to safety standards.

ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT

Move to adjourn by Comm. Carter, second by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0 (Comm. Jacobs, absent for vote)

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