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Denton County Commissioners Court |
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April 13, 2004
Be it remembered, Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas was called to order on the 13th day of April, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. in the Denton County Pre-Trial Facility, 1406 Troy H. LaGrone Drive, Denton, Texas by 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, Senior Administrator to Commissioners Court, Kathleen Bransford.
Court opened with an Invocation by Lockadee Newland, Chief Administrator for Commissioner Cynthia White, Precinct One, followed by the Pledges to the American and Texas Flag led by Cheryl Hammons, Staff Assistant to the County Judge .
Ms. Newland: Heavenly Father, we were made by You for Your purpose. Help us to seek Your will in all we do and say today. Thank You for this day and for the freedom we have. We pray for our President and all of our men and women fighting overseas for that very freedom. Please help us to seek Your will in all we do and say today. We pray in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. G) Approve the acceptance of the donation of labor and material to complete the transition of Janis Lane, and any appropriate action.
The following constituents recorded their opposition to this item: Chiquita Ploeger, Bryan Firth, Sandi Ratliff, Gregg Ratliff, Jeff StaplesIn Favor of this item: Gary Hammett, Michael Starr, Scott Moore, Tim Leslie
ACTION WAS TABLED ON THIS ITEM
ITEM 1 PUBLIC INPUT
Beth Fleming, Director of Purchasing, announced a Small Business Education Expo.
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARD PRESENTATIONS
3. A) Approval of resolution proclaiming April as “Alcohol Awareness Month” in Denton County, Texas, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #3
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 04-0210
3. B) Approval of a resolution proclaiming April 18-24, 2004 Denton County Crime Victim’s Rights Week, and any appropriate action. DA/Criminal
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 04-0211
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
BUDGET
7. A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
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.) Susan Bell, Deputy Clerk – Motor Vehicle/ Tax Assessor-Collector; Rachel Rhodes, Deputy Clerk – Motor Vehicles/Tax Assessor-Collector; Shannon James, DO1 – Medical/Jail Health Department; Milton Clearman, Lieutenant-Detention Operations/County Jail; Sam Voss, Lieutenant-Detention Operations/County Jail.
HEALTH
9. A) Approval of a proposal to the Texas Department of Health for Primary Care and Title V Fee for Service grants, in conjunction with the SDI Program, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-6-04)
PUBLIC WORKS
10. D) Approval of Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 9:05 am as date and time to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider an amendment to the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance for a zoning change from Agriculture (AG) to Recreational/Commercial Services (R/C), Abstract #792, part of Tract 42, Precinct #1, as requested by the owners, LJH Corporation, and recommended by the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning Commission and the Public Works/Planning Department, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-6-04)
COUNTY CLERK
11. A) Approve the County Clerk’s minutes from Commissioners Court Formal Agenda for March 23, 2004, and any appropriate action.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. C) Approve the application for the National School Lunch Program/School Breakfast Program Contract for the 2004-2005 school year for the Juvenile Probation Department. Juvenile Probation (Briefing 4-6-04)
13. D) Approval of the building use request to use the conference room of the Denton County Government Center (Loop 288) for a Hearing before Special Commissioners on a Petition for Condemnation, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court (Briefing 4-6-04)
LEGAL
14. B) Approval of Cooperative Agreement between the United States of America and County of Denton, Texas for the provision of Additional Law Enforcement Services, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4- 6-04)
14. C) Approval of the Contract Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Sunmount Corporation, Bid # 01-04-1593, in the amount of $285,890.00, for Intersection Improvements for US Hwy. 380 at Jackson, Nail and Egan in Denton County, Texas, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-6-04)
14. D) Approval of Amendment #1 to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Corinth for the repair and overlay of Shady Rest and Fritz Lane, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-6-04)
14. E) Approval of renewal of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Hood County, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-6-04)
14. F) Approval of renewal of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County, Texas and the City of Denton, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-6-04)
14. G) Approval of renewal of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County, Texas and the City of Denton, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-6-04)
14. H) Approval of renewal of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Post-Adjudication Facility between Denton County and Hood County, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-6-04)
14. I) Approval of the Standard Terms and Conditions for Program LIMITED Service Agreement-Texas ASM/OBDII Integrated System between Denton County, Texas and Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. , and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-6-04)
Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-1 (Jacobs abstained)
Court Order 04-0212
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. J) Approval of: a) the Project for “EarthZyme Demonstration on Parkridge Road” located within the City of Corinth and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Corinth for “EarthZyme Demonstration on Parkridge Road” located within the City of Corinth, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Carter
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (Mitchell nay)
Court Order 04-0213
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.)DELETION
GENERAL $ 100.00 to Keith Kozura, Attorney, incorrect vendor;ADDITIONS
GENERAL
ELECTIONS $ 224.00 to Karen Karlis, Election Expense;
$ 278.00 to Nestor Karlis, Election Expense;
CPS $ 75.00 to Greyhound Lines, Bus Ticket;
BIOTERROISM $ 407.89 to Verizon Wireless for services.5. A-1) Move to approve amended Bill Report with the Exception of Vendors 1052 & 1518 by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 04-02145. A-2) Move to approve Vendors 1052 & 1518 by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 04-0215
ITEM 7 BUDGET
7. B) Approval of proposed Grant and Law Enforcement Contract Policy, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-6-04)
Move to approve Policy by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 04-0216
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. A) Approval of the Lease between Denton County, Texas and Arthur/Geary, LTD., for Office Space for the Denton County Fire Marshall.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Withdrawn
REPOST
JUDGE HORN REQUESTED COMM. MITCHELL TO CHAIR REMAINDER OF MEETING
ITEM 8 HUMAN RESOURCES
8. B) Approve the appointment of Vanessa Sims as the interim Director of Economic Development, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order
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
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 13. B) Approval of any action regarding the Transportation Road Improvement Program – 2004 (TRIP- 04) bond election. County Judge
NO ACTION
13. E) Approve the appointment of Linda Eaddy and Vera Brown as associate members to the Denton County Historical Commission, and any appropriate action. County Judge
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 04-021813. F) Approval of the acceptance of the resignation of Mr. Rick Salazar from the Denton County Transportation Authority, and the appointment of Mr. Randy Hunt to fill the remainder of the unexpired term, and any appropriate action. County Judge
REPOST
ITEM 15 EXECUTIVE SESSION
COURT DID NOT MEET UNDER THIS ITEM
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 11:18 a.m.
This set of minutes for April 13, 2004, prepared by Senior Administrator Kathleen Bransford and reviewed by County Clerk Cynthia Mitchell.