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Denton County Commissioners Court |
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March 30, 2004
Be it remembered, Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas was called to order on the 30th day of March, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the Flower Mound Council Chambers, 2121 Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound, Texas by County Judge Mary Horn. Commissioners Bobbie J. Mitchell, 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 James Wells, Denton County Auditor, followed by the Pledges to the American and Texas Flag led by Tyler Pierce, Grandson of Vickie Blackburn, Administrative Assistant to Aide to Court.
Mr. Wells: Our Dear Heavenly father, we give thanks to You today for this beautiful weather and the change of seasons that You've brought on. And help us to be mindful as we see that You control the very weather and the climate that we live in, that You're not only in control of the weather, but You're in control of everything in each part of our lives. Help us to serve You. Use us for Your service. Protect us and give wisdom to our leaders as they meet tonight. Help them make good decisions and good decisions that would glorify You. Protect us as we travel back to our homes this evening. In Christ's name we pray. Amen.
ITEM 1 PUBLIC INPUT
Stephani Spruill, Mayor Pro-Tem of Flower Mound, welcomed Commissioners Court to the Town of Flower Mound.
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
PURCHASING
6.A) Approval of renewal of contract for Vending Services RFP #03-03-1545, to Pro Star Services, Inc., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-23-04)
6.B) Approval specifications for Moving Services – Election Supplies, Bid #03-04-1601, the authority to advertise, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-23-04)
BUDGET
7.B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100790 for Training/Education for County Jail, District Court Administrator, Justice of the Peace, Precinct #2 and Records Management in the amount of $2,379, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-23-04)
7.C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100820 for Contract Labor for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $10,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-23-04)
HUMAN RESOURCES
A) Approval of Order Making Appointments. (Appointments posted and advertised. Interviews 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.) Michael Ganzer, Captain – Detention Operations/County Jail; Timothy Rich, Lieutenant-Jail Operations/County Jail; Kimberly Wyman, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Charley Smith, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Joseph Luna, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Rickey Allen, Detention Officer I/County Jail; David Borel, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Alisha Sims, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Roy Hogsed, Jr., Detention Officer I/County Jail; Tracy Jones, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Nancy Ashwill-Muckian, Juvenile Detention Officer/Juvenile Detention; Dawna Bright, Juvenile Detention Officer/Juvenile Detention; Amanda Goff, Assistant WIC Director/WIC Administration; Margaret Sue Childers, Licensed Vocational Nurse/FQHC Grant; Rosalinda Garza, Office Support Specialist II/FQHC Grant; Robert Moore, Misdemeanor Investigator/Criminal District Attorney; Kristi Easley, P-T Assistant Law Librarian, Law Library Department; Dawn Henrikson, Court Clerk/JP#2; David Waterstreet, Senior Planner-Stormwater/County Planning Department; Jose Flores, Juvenile Detention Officer/Juvenile Detention; Gabriel Villagomez, Juvenile Corrections Officer/Juvenile Post Adjudication.
COUNTY CLERK
11.A) Approve the County Clerk’s minutes from Commissioners Court Formal Agenda for March 9, 2004, and any appropriate action.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.B) Approve acceptance of the certificate of completion certifying that the continuing education provisions of the Texas Local Government Code Article 81.0025 have been satisfied by Commissioner Sandy Jacobs for the calendar year 2003, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2 (Briefing 3-23-04)
13.C) Approval of Charlie J. Cole Building Project Potential Change Order #001 New Detention Door, Frame and Hardware between corridor B175 and Gymnasium/Dining B176 keyed both sides with No. 2 pulls each side and a door closer, totaling $7,647.00, and any appropriate action. Facilities (Briefing 3-23- 04)
Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 04-0175
ITEM 5 AUDITOR
5.A) Approval of Bill Report.
(Payments from Adult Probation, Community Corrections, Pre-Trial Services and District Attorney Check Fee Fund presented for recording purposes only.)ADDITIONS –
GENERAL –
DA Civil $ 200.00 to Denton County Bar Association, registration fee – Finney/Feldt;
JP#6 $ 120.00 to Ron Marchant, Corpus Travel Advance;
$ 130.80 to Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, lodging – Ron Marchant;
TNCP – $ 11.53 to Texaco, late fee;
$ 604.00 to Darrell Byrom, return seized funds;
SO Forfeiture$ 1,040.00 to Shawn Smith, return seized funds.Move to approve amended Bill Report by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 04-0176
ITEM 10 PUBLIC WORKS
10.A) Approve any road and bridge differences between Ex-Officio Road Commissioners that need to be addressed by the Commissioners Court, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2
10.B) Approve internal procedures for the workings between the Ex-Officio Commissioners and central departments, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2
10.C) Approval of any appropriate action including all legal requirements to make any necessary changes to the Centralized Road & Bridge System versus the Ex-Officio Commissioners Road System. Commissioner, Precinct #2
NO ACTION
10.D) Approval of Alliance Area Surveying BRINSAP Program Proposal and any appropriate action. (Briefing 3-23-04)
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 04-0177
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13.A) Approval of a Blue Ribbon Task Force to review opportunities and make recommendations for improved efficiencies in all departments of Denton County Government. Commissioner, Precinct #4
NO ACTION
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14.A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal Department.
NO ACTION
14.B) Approval of Supplement Agreement #4 to the Contract between Denton County, Texas and Halff Associates, Inc., for additional funding in the amount of $165,990.00, for a total contract amount of $362,920 for Environmental work on the FM 2499 Section 4 project, and any appropriate action. (Formal 3-23-04)
NO ACTION – REPOST
14.C) Approval of renewal of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Parker County, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 04-017814.D) Approval of renewal of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Post-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Parker County, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 04-0179
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16.B) Approval of an ORDER authorizing the issuance of “DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2004”, and any other action relating thereto. Auditor
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 04-0180
ITEM 15 EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Commissioners Court reserves the right to exercise 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 7:32 p.m.
Court Reconvened in Formal Session 8:04 p.m.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 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 43rd District Court.
15.D) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, v. PHILLIPS SWAGER & ASSOCIATES, INC., HUBER, HUNT & NICHOLS, INC., n/k/a HUNT CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., and R.C. SMALL & ASSOCIATES, INC., Cause No. 2001-40738-362, pending in the 362nd District Court of Denton County, Texas.
NO ACTION
15.E) Consultation with Attorney: Contemplated Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Claim by Stephany M. Phillips.
Move to approve recommendation of the Criminal District Attorney, Civil Division, to refer this claim, which falls under the Tort Claims Act, to the Counsel from the Texas Association of Counties by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 04-018115.F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Jorge L. Quintana, Sr. v. Denton County, Texas and Snelling; Case No. 4:04CV85, pending in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas.
Move to approve recommendation of the Criminal District Attorney, Civil Division, to assign this to the Civil Division by Comm. Carter, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 04-0182
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16.A) Approval of any action regarding the Transportation Road Improvement Program-2004 (TRIP- 04) bond election. County Judge
NO ACTION
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 8:25 p.m.
This set of minutes for March 30, 2004, prepared by Senior Administrator to Commissioners Court Kathleen Bransford and reviewed by County Clerk Cynthia Mitchell.