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Denton County Commissioners Court |
Not Official Minutes. For official minutes, please contact the County Clerk at 940-349-2012. |
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November 7, 2003
Be it remembered, Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas was called to order on Friday, November 7, 2003, at 9:05 a.m. in the Denton County Pre-Trial Facility, 1406 Troy H. LaGrone Drive, Denton, Texas by Commissioner Bobbie J. Mitchell. Commissioners Jim Carter and Cynthia White were present along with County Clerk Cynthia Mitchell's representative, Deputy Clerk Kathleen Bransford.
Court opened with an Invocation by Bob Schell, Assistant District Attorney, Civil Division, followed by the Pledges to the American and Texas Flag led by Amy Phillips, Director of Human Resources.
Mr. Schell: Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gentle rains that You bless the land with. We thank You for the change of seasons. We thank You for all the blessings that You bestow upon us. As we proceed with this Commissioners Court, we ask You to bless the Commissioners, guide them in Your infinite wisdom. We ask You to bless all our elected officials. We thank You for the dedication they give to the residents of Denton County. Particularly, we lift up and ask You to bless and keep safe our servicemen throughout the world, by whose sacrifice we are here today and are able to pray to You freely and openly. In Christ's name, we pray. Amen.
ITEM 1 PUBLIC INPUT
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
(Items 5.B, 14.E & 14.F pulled from Consent Agenda at the request of Commissioner Jacobs.)
PURCHASING
6.A) Approval of renewal for Printing, Bid #09-01-1448, Section 1 to Metroplex Finishing and Section II and III to CLC Business Products, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-04-03)
6.B) Approval of donation of gifts from individuals and the Historical Park Foundation of Denton County, Inc. to the Bayless-Selby House Museum, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-04-03)
BUDGET
7.A) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100120 for Computer Software for Public Works Administration/Engineering in the amount of $449, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-04-03)
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.) Beth Hayes, Misdemeanor Prosecutor II/Criminal District Attorney; Debra Webb, Assistant Supervisor Tax - MV/Tax Assessor - Collector; Shelly Marcie Mitchell, Administrative Specialist I/Criminal District Attorney.
HEALTH
9.A) Approval to add (1) one additional mobile phone to the Bioterrorism Grant that will be fully funded by the grant, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-04-03)
LEGAL
14.A) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Patrol Services between the Denton County Sheriff's Office and the Town of Shady Shores, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-04-03)
14.B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of Aubrey, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-04-03)
14.C) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the City of Pilot Point, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-04-03)
14.D) Approval of the Elections System & Software, Inc. Post Warrant Agreements for (1) Software Maintenance and Support, and (2) Hardware Maintenance, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-04-03)
Move to approve Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 5.B, 14.E & F by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 03--751
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14.G) Approval of an Escrow Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Savannah Properties Associates, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 03-0752
ITEM 10 PUBLIC WORKS
10.A) Approval the FINAL Plat of Savannah - Phase 1, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 03-075310.B) Approval the FINAL Plat of Savannah - Phase 2, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.
10.C) Approval the FINAL Plat of Savannah - Phase 3, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.
REPOST BOTH ITEMS
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.A) Approve continuation of the Disaster Declaration for Denton County for threat of wildland fires due to draught conditions. Fire Marshall
Move to approve a discontinuation or lifting of the Disaster Declaration by Comm. Carter,
seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 03-0754
ITEM 5 AUDITOR
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.)Move to approve Bill Report by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 03-0755
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 9:20 a.m.
This set of minutes for November 7, 2003, prepared by Deputy Clerk Kathleen Bransford and reviewed by County Clerk Cynthia Mitchell.