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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 June 21, 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 21st day of June, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. in Commissioners Courtroom, 2nd Floor, Courthouse on the Square, Denton, Texas by Denton County Judge Mary Horn. Commissioners Cynthia White, Sandy Jacobs and Bobbie Mitchell were present, along with County Clerk Cynthia Mitchell’s representative, Senior Administrator to Commissioners Court, Erin McCorkle.
Court opened with an Invocation by Dr. Bing Burton, Health Department Director, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Jordan Smith, Intern, Commissioner Precinct 1.
Dr. Burton: Will you pray with me, please? God is our refuge and strength, very pleasant help in time of trouble. Lord, recognizing Your business and Your strength and our frailty, we pray Your blessing today upon this Commissioners Court and all who enter here. We pray that through Your spirit, You would lead us to be better servants, that we would become more like the servant that Jesus was for us. And it's in His name that we pray. Amen.
ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. A) Approve the FINAL PLAT of Kelly Estates, a Replat of Lot 7, Block 1, East Ponder Estates, Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.
Move to CANCEL Public Hearing by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 05-0369
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
(Item 14D pulled for No Action.)
BUDGET
7. A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7. B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101120 for Kitchen Supplies and Repairs for Law Enforcement Facility in the amount of $20,000, 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.) John Rentz, Misdemeanor Prosecutor I/Criminal District Attorney; Michael Jacobs, Deputy Constable/Constable Pct 1; Aurora Agado, Custodian (PT)/Sanger Annex; Cory Chambers, Investigator - CID/Sheriff; Shane Norie, Investigator – CID/Sheriff; Guy Williamson, Investigator – CID/Sheriff; Jeff Coats, Investigator – CID/Sheriff; Johnny Peters, Deputy Sheriff – Patrol/Sheriff; Brian Wilkinson, Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff; Daniel Pierce, Deputy Sheriff – Patrol/Sheriff; Bobby Ayers, Chaplain/Counselor/County Jail; Joy Robinson, Deputy Clerk – Recording/County Clerk.
PUBLIC WORKS
10. D) Approval of the final plat of Palomar Creek Lakeview, Phase I, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action Planning Division
10. E) Approval of the final plat of Blackjack Addition, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action. Planning Department
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. C) Approve Amendment One to the Cooperative Agreement between the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas and Denton County, Texas, Contract No. 04-C0265, and any appropriate action. District Clerk (Briefing 6-14-05)
13. D) Approval of the Grant Proposal Application for CHOS, BSH Museum and Denton County African American Museums Grant for City of Denton Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds for Calendar Year 2006 for $106,239, and any appropriate action. CHOS/BSH/DCAAM Museums (Briefing 6-14-05)
13. E) Approval of the Grant Proposal Application for Historical Commission for City of Denton Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds for Calendar Year 2006 for $12,490, and any appropriate action. Historical Commission (Briefing 6-14-05)
LEGAL
14. E) Approval of the Letter of Authorization between AT&T and Denton County, Texas, for Local Phone Service, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-14-05)
Move to approve Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 14D by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 05-0370
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal Department.
NO ACTION14.D) Approval of (a) the Escrow Agreement in the amount of $71,625.84, by Valerian Properties Associates, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, for the Providence Subdivision Section 5 Subdivision Precinct #1, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-14-05)
NO ACTION
ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. B) Approval of 2005 Byrne Justice Assistance Program Award (JAG) Program Amended Application, and any appropriate action. DA-Sheriff
Move to Open Public Hearing by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0Move to Close Public Hearing by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 05-0371
ITEM 5 AUDITOR
5. A) Approval of Bill Report/Payroll.
(Payments from Adult Probation, Community Corrections, Pre-Trial Services and District Attorney Check Fee Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)DELETIONS—
GENERAL $ 700.00 to Horton, James – Attorney, incorrect vendor;
$ 100.00 to NENA – Texas Chapter, incorrect vendor.Move to approve amended bill report by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 05-0372
ITEM 7 BUDGET
7. C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101140 for Contract Labor for Purchasing Department in the amount of $4,370, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 05-0373
ITEM 8 HUMAN RESOURCES
8. B) Approve changing slot # 046-DA in the Criminal District Attorney’s Office, from a full-time position to 2 part-time positions, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-14-05)
Move to approve with effective date of July 11, 2005 by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 05-0374
ITEM 10 PUBLIC WORKS
10. A) Approval of Surveying Services Proposal from Teague Nall and Perkins for the Lewisville Lake Corridor, Section 3 Project, Precinct 1, Auditor # 7401 – BSRP, and any appropriate action. Engineering
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 05-037510. B) Approval of the presentation and discussion of the Denton County Oil and Gas Task Force report and Committee recommendations and any appropriate action. Planning Division
NO ACTION10. C) Approval of the July 26, 2005, 9:05 am as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Ponderosa Valley, Phase 1, Pct. 4, and any appropriate action. Planning Division
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 05-0376
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, and TxDOT’s MOU. Commissioner, Precinct #2
NO ACTION13. F) Approve the appointment of Mary Ann Keffer to the Denton County Historical Commission, and any appropriate action. Denton County Historical Commission
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 05-0377
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County, Texas and (1) the City of Bartonville; (2) the Town of Marshall Creek; (3) the City of Ponder; (4) the City of Sanger; (5) City of Pilot Point; (6) the Town of Trophy Club; (7) the City of Oak Point; (8) the City of Double Oak; (9) the City of Northlake; (10) the City of Aubrey; (11) the Town of Copper Canyon; (12) the Little Elm Independent School District; (13) the Lewisville Independent School District; (14) the Pilot Point Independent School District; (15) the Ponder Independent School District; (16) the Trophy Club Municipal Utility District I; (17) the Trophy Club Municipal Utility District II; (18) the Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-B; (19) Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-D; (20) Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-E; and (21) Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 8-C, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-14-05)
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 05-0378
Discussion of item in Commissioners Court Transcript to minutes. (Page 38)14. C) Approval of (A) the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector Point of Sale Subcontract for Motor Vehicle License renewal between Denton County, Texas and (1) Tom Thumb and (2) Minyard Inc.; (B) the Motor Vehicle License Point of Sale Equipment Lease (Dealer) between Denton County, Texas and (1) Huffines Dodge; (2) Huffines Jeep-Chrysler; (3) Huffines Chevrolet; (4) Bankston Honda; (5) Bankston Nissan Lewisville; (6) James Wood Buick, Pontiac, GMC; (7) James Wood Cadillac; (8) 4984 Classis, Ltd dba Classic Lincoln, Mercury; (9) Saturn of Lewisville; (10) Ford Country of Lewisville; and (11) RRIJR Auto Group, Ltd., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 6-14-05)
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 4-0-0
Court Order 05-0379
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.Commissioners Court did NOT convene in Executive Session
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: 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.
NO ACTION ON ANY EXECUTIVE ITEMS
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 9:55AM
This set of minutes for June 21, 2005, prepared by Deputy Clerk, Erin McCorkle. Reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
