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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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I, Cynthia Mitchell, County Clerk of Denton County, Texas, do hereby certify
that the following Commissioners Court Minutes are a true and correct record of
the proceedings from the Commissioners Court Meeting on April 5, 2005.
ATTEST:
Cynthia Mitchell, County Clerk
and Ex-Officio Clerk of the
Commissioners Court of
Denton County, Texas
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Be it remembered, Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas was called to order on the 5th day of April, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. 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, Senior Administrator to Commissioners Court, Erin McCorkle.
Court opened with an Invocation by Cathy Allcorn, Manager, Public Works Planning, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Erin McCorkle, Senior Administrator, County Clerk.
Ms. Allcorn: Everyone join me in prayer. Heavenly Father, we thank You for
this beautiful day, and for all of our blessings. Please keep those who fight in
the name of our country and for us safe in Your care. Surround them with Your
angels. We ask that You guide the decisions made by this Court in the interest
of those we represent. All these things we ask in Christ's name. Amen.
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARD PRESENTATIONS
3. A) Approval of the resolution proclaiming April 10th – 16th, 2005 as Denton County Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and any appropriate action. District Attorney
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0219
ITEM 1 PUBLIC INPUT
Amy Phillips presented the Best Booth Award for the Employee Forum to the County Clerk’s Office.
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. B) Approval of the Chapter 381 Tax Incentive Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Hillwood Lakeside 2, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, and any appropriate action. (Formal 3-22-05)
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (Horn nay)
Court Order 05-0220
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
(Item 14F pulled for further consideration and/or separate vote.)
TREASURER
5. B) Approval of Payroll.
BUDGET
7. A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7. B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100760 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Economic Development Projects for Economic Development in the amount of $1,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-29-05)
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.) Taye Folabi, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Debra West, Detention Officer I/County Jail; John Brown, Sergeant-Detention Training/Manuals/County Jail; John Moore, Bailiff/Sheriff; Dana Mays, Lieutenant-Communications/Communications; Angelica Tobias, Court Clerk/Justice of the Peace, Pct 1; Brian Palmerton, Juvenile Corrections Officer/JJAEP; Colleen Schecht, Nutritionist II/WIC-Adminstration; Denise Infanzon, WIC Clinical Professional/WIC-Administration.
PUBLIC WORKS
10. A) Approve the Final Plat for Georgia Village at Savannah Phase 1, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.
10. B) Approve the Final Plat for Greenview Village at Savannah, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.
LEGAL
14. D) Approval of the Order Adopting Nuisance Abatement Policy and Procedure, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-29-05)
14. E) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County, Texas and the City of Denton, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-29-05)
14. G) Approval of Cooperative Agreement between the Unites States of America and County of Denton, Texas for provision of Additional Law Enforcement Services, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-29-05)14. H) Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for School Resource Deputy between Denton County and Northwest ISD, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-29-05)
14. I) Approve Joint Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Peace Officer and Patrol Services between Denton County and Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-A, Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-B, Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-C, Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 9, Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 10, Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 11-A, and Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 11-B, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-29-05)
Move to approve Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 14F by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0221ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. F) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County, Texas and (1) the City of Denton and (2) the City of Dallas, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 4-29-05)
Move to approve as amended to remove the City of Dallas ICA and only approve the City of Denton ICA at this time by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0222
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.)DELETIONS—
GENERAL $ 570.00 to Lewis, Arlene – Interpreter, waiting on order to pay;ADDITIONS—
GENERAL
Emerg Mgmt $ 25.00 to TCLEOSE, application –James Terry;
SJGC $ 296.93 to Atmos Energy, service – SJGC;
Emerg Mgmt $ 60.00 to DPS, commercial D Lic – B Simpkins;
R&B-Engineering $ 5.00 to Texas Comm on Environ Quality, late fee – stormwater permit;
WIC $ 34.39 to Atmos Energy, service – WIC.
Move to approve amended bill report by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0223
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. A) Approval of Legislative Policy Statements, Resolutions, or other matters relative to the 79th Legislative Session, and any appropriate action. County Judge
NO ACTION13. B) Consideration of discussion and appropriate action relating to prioritizing road projects and setting criteria for the first issuance of TRIP 2004 Bonds. Commissioner, Precinct #2
NO ACTION
ITEM 17 RECESS 9:35AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 10:33AM
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARD PRESENTATIONS
3. B) Presentation by the League of Women Voters of Denton regarding Drug Abuse in Denton County, and any appropriate action. County Judge
NO ACTION
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal Department.
NO ACTION14. C) Approval and Authorization for the Civil Division to hire the firm of Griffin & Jones to acquire the Dennis Bryson Right-of-Way for the Florence Road Project, and any appropriate action. (Formal 3-22-05)
NO ACTION – HOLD FOR ONE WEEK
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. C) Approval of the Donation Deed between Denton County, Texas, and Petrus Investment, L.P., c/o Hillwood Development Company, Petrus Development L.P., for the Bonnie Brae Road Project, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil Division
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0224
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.Convened in Executive Session 10:37AM
Reconvened in Formal Session 11:23AM15. 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); Denton County v. Tarrant County, pending in the Supreme Court of Texas or District Court after remand.
15. D) Consultation with Attorney, Potential Litigation pursuant to Section 551.071 (1)(A), Government Code; Discuss potential claim regarding fixtures, plumbing, and security at Pretrial Detention Center.
15. E) Deliberation about Real Property; Texas Government Code, Section 551.072; Dennis Bryson Right-of-Way Acquisition for the Florence Road Project.
NO ACTION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE EXECUTIVE ITEMS15. F) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code, section 551.071 (1)(A); City of Denton, Texas, v. Ed Wolski, et al., Cause # ED-2003-01177, pending in the Probate Court of Denton County, Texas.
Move to give the Civil Division authority to sign off on judgment by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-022516. A) EXECUTIVE SESSION - Section 551.072, Government Code: Discussion of the value of certain real property for possible sale or exchange; discussion of negotiations for lease of certain real property. DA/Civil Division
Move to formally reject unsolicited offer to purchase the County Government site located in The Colony and that government site to remain at the existing location. Address the possibility of expansion of that facility in the future by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-022616. B) EXECUTIVE SESSION - Consultation with Attorney; Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1) (A); James A. Paton v. Denton County/Denton County Information Services; Civil Action No. 2:05-CV-125, pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. DA/Civil Division
NO ACTION ON THIS EXECUTIVE ITEM
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 11:28AM
This set of minutes for April 5, 2005, prepared by Deputy Clerk, Erin McCorkle. Reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
