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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November 26, 2002
Be it remembered, Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas was called to order on the 26th day of November, 2002, at 9:00 AM in Commissioners Courtroom, 2nd Floor, Courthouse on the Square, Denton, Texas by Denton County Judge Mary Horn. Commissioners Sandy Jacobs, Jim Carter, Bobbie J. Mitchell and Cynthia White were present, along with County Clerk Cynthia Mitchell's representative, deputy clerk Kathleen Bransford.
Court opened with an Invocation by Vanessa Sims, Assistant to the Director of Economic Development and was followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Mr. Willie Hudspeth, Denton, Texas.
Ms. Sims: Most gracious Heavenly Father, we come today thanking You for allowing us the opportunity to rise again this morning. We come today thanking You for peace time. We ask that You would bless these elected officials and our county employees during this holiday season. We thank You for those who are gathered here this morning. We thank You for those that rose again and believe in Your name. Where there is hatred, let there be love. Where there is sickness, let there be health. Where love is needed, let us gather around and love those that need us. We thank You for the health. We thank You for the strength. We thank You for the many blessings that You have bestowed upon us. Thank You for the City and the County of Denton. We ask You, God, to bless our Country, Bless our leaders, bless those nations that may want to go to war. We ask a special blessing for those persons in the military, those young men that may go to war. We ask You that You protect our country. And last, Lord, give us safety over the holidays, let our families grow and love, let them come together. Protect those that are homeless. Those that are behind prison walls, let them feel they're loved even thought they are incarcerated. Lord, I offer You this prayer. I offer You a prayer for peace within our cities, in our school systems. We ask You this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
ITEM 1 PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Willie Hudspeth continued his efforts to convince the court to repair the water fountains of the Confederate Soldier located on the square.
Ms. Mildred Hawk, Denton, supported Mr. Hudspeth's comments regarding the repair of the fountains.
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
BUDGET
7.A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100180 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for various line items for CHOS Museum/Tourism Preservation Grant 2002 in the amount of
$7,611, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-19-02)7.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100190 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Printed Material for Historical Park Museum 2002 in the amount of $1,546, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-19-02)
HUMAN RESOURCES
8.A) No Order Making Appointments to approve.
8.B) Approve changes to the job description of the Forensic Technician II in the Sheriff's Department, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-19-02)
HEALTH
9.A) Approval of proposal to renew funding for HIV Education Services to rural Denton County School Districts, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-19-02)
COUNTY CLERK
11.A) Approval of the transcribed minutes and the County Clerk's minutes from Commissioners Court Formal Agenda for November 12, 2002, and any appropriate action.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.A) Approval of Building Usage request by Lee Keith for the purpose of American Legion 71 Oratorical Contest on January 19, 2003 form 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the CHOS, Commissioners Courtroom, Conference Room, and 1896 Room, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-19-02)
LEGAL
14.B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the Justin Community Volunteer Fire Department, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-19-02)
14.C) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County and the Aubrey Area Ambulance, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-19-02)
14.D) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Trophy Club MUD #1, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-19-02)
14.E) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County and the Justin Community Volunteer Fire Department, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-19-
02)14.F) Approval of renewal of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Post-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and McLennan County, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-19-02)
14.G) Approval of the Standard Form of Agreement for Janitorial Services between Denton County and Member's Building Corporation, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-19-02)
Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 02-0735
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS
3.A) Presentation by Kurt Hyde on election security issues and paperless voting, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #1
ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.A) Approval of Special Use Permits for Abstract #497, Tract 4A in the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use District as requested by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Donn and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and
Zoning Commission and the Planning Department, and any appropriate action. Public Works/PlanningMove to Open Public Hearing by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0No one spoke either for or against this Special Use Permit.
Move to Close Public Hearing by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0Move to approve Special Uses Permits by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 02-0736
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. Also, for recording purposes only, Auditor's Financial Report)DELETIONS FROM GENERAL -
$420.00 to Linwood Roberson Florist, incorrect vendor;
$188.00 to Famous Dave's, duplicate payment.CORRECTION -
TNCP, $888.63 to Citgo Amerifleet, incorrect amount: re-issue at $503.40.ADDITIONS -
GENERAL -
$ 84.30 to Steve Mossman, Tax Assessor for Int Tax Refund - Comp USA;
$211.25 to Steve Mossman, Tax Assessor for Int Tax Refund - First Denton, LTD;
Records Management, $30.95 to Land's End for Freight;
R & B, $61.23 to Texas Information Management for Emissions Testing - R & B;
'96 Road, $750.00 to Tom Jester for Spec. ROW Commissioner.Move to approve amended Bill Report by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 02-0737
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.B) Approve any appropriate action regarding the placement and preservation of the old historical bridges of Denton County. Commissioner, Precinct #1
ACTION POSTPONED13.C) Approval of appropriate action to insure timely letting of the SH 121 Project. Commissioner, Precinct #2
NO ACTION
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14.A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal Department.
NO ACTION14.H) Approval of: a) the Project for design, construction and improvements of a portion of State Highway 121 from the Collin/Denton County line east to the Dallas North Tollway and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas and Collin County, Texas, for design, construction and improvements of a portion of State Highway 121 from the Collin/Denton County line east to the Dallas North Tollway, and any appropriate action. (Formal 11-19-02)
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 02-073814.I) Approval of the Supplement Agreement #1 to the Contract between Denton County, Texas, and Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc., for additional services and funding in the amount of $696,391.00 for the
SH 121 Improvement Project, and any appropriate action. (Formal 11-19-02)Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 02-073914.J) Approval of Supplement Agreement #2, to the Contract between Denton County, Texas, and Halff Associates, Inc., for additional funding in the amount of $43,814.24, for a total contract amount of
$3,528,876.24, for the SH 121/IH 35E Interchange Project, and any appropriate action. (Formal 11-19-02)Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 02-074014.K) Approval of the Standard Form of Agreement for Services between NetVersant and Denton County, Texas, and any appropriate action. (Formal 11-05-02)
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 02-074114.L) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Krum for implementation of Texas Local Government Code, Section 242.001, relative to the City's ETJ, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 02-074214.M) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the Town of Northlake for implementation of Texas Local Government Code, Section 242.001, relative to the Town's
ETJ, and any appropriate action.Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 02-0743
ITEM 17 RECESS 10:30 AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 11:00 AM
ITEM 15 EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Commissioners Court reserves the exercise of its discretion and may convene in executive session as authorized by the Texas Government Code §§551.071, et seq. on any of the agenda items.
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.Court Convened in Executive Session
Court Reconvened in Formal 11:07 AM15.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); Luther Joe Lee, individually and as Trustee of the Dorothy LaVerne Lee Testamentary Trust, Frankie Jo Robbins, individually, as Trustee of the Jason Lee Robbins 1994 Irrevocable Trust, and as Trustee of the Jon Mark Robbins 1994 Irrevocable Trust, Jon Mark Robbins and Jason Lee Robbins v. Town of North Lake, Texas, Denton County, Texas and the State of Texas; Cause No. 2001-40730-362, pending in the 362nd District Court of Denton County, Texas.
15.D) Consultation with attorney concerning pending litigation, pursuant to Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Tarrant County v. Denton County, Cause No. 02-00-00358-CV, pending in the 2nd Court of Appeals of Texas at Fort Worth.
NO ACTION ON ANY EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 11:08 AM
Move to adjourn by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0This set of minutes for November 26, 2002 was prepared by deputy clerk Kathleen Bransford and reviewed by County Clerk Cynthia Mitchell.