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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 July 26, 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 26th day of July, 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, Jim Carter 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 Tom Reedy, Director of Communications, Denton County Sheriff, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Chris Steubing, Director of Public Works.
Mr. Reedy: Father, we offer ourselves to You to build with us and to do with us as You will. Relieve us of the bondage of self so that we may better do Thy will. Take away our difficulties so that victory over them may bear witness to those we would help of Your power, Your love and Your way of life. May we do Your will always. In Christ's name we pray. Amen.
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
(Pulled Items 7E, 10A, and 10C for further consideration, separate vote, or no action.)
TREASURER
5. B) Approve the Payroll.
PURCHASING
6. A) Approval of renewal of General Liability, Auto Liability and Auto Physical Damage insurance policies with Texas Association of Counties for the term of October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
6. B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Lubricants and Oils, Bid #06-05-1700, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
6. C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for RFP#06-05-1702, Property Tax Software, appointment of Evaluation Committee to include Steve Mossman, Kevin Carr, and Beth Fleming, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
BUDGET
7. A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7. C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101290 for Operating Supplies and Radios and Radars for Juvenile Post Adjudication in the amount of $2,212, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
7. D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101300 for Shop Tools & Equipment and Diesel for Road & Bridge, Precinct #4 in the amount of $33,350, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
7. F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101330 for Training & Education for Commissioner, Precinct #4 in the amount of $644, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
7. G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101340 for Operating Equipment for Sheriff’s Communications Division in the amount of $5,392, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
7. H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101360 for Bank Services Charges for Debt Service Fund in the amount of $136,500, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
7. I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101370 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for Primary Health Care Expenses for Public Health-Clinical in the amount of $79,469, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
7. J) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101390 for Computer Supplies including the transfer of funds from District Clerk Records Management Fund-Unappropriated Contingency for District Clerk in the amount of $1,230, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
7. K) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101400 for Road Maintenance Equipment for Road & Bridge, Precinct #4 in the amount of $134,132, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
7. L) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101410 for HMAC for Road & Bridge, Precinct #1 in the amount of $85,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05) \
7. M) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101450 for Vehicle Repairs for Law Enforcement Facility in the amount of $2,300, and any appropriate action.
7. N) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101460 for Legal Services for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $14,230, 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 Moore, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Adam Tostado, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Josh Shuppert, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Taylor Lynch, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Garland Bissett, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Angela Biggerstaff, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Robbie Allmon, Deputy Sheriff/Denton County Fresh Water District; Richard Clark, Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff; David Berry, Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff; Cheryl McLaughlin, Deputy Clerk/Tax Assessor – Collector; Amanda Kastens, Buyer/Purchasing Department; Karen Ibarra, Juvenile Detention Officer/Juvenile Detention; Jessica Herpeche, Assistant Bioterrorism Coordinator/Bioterrorism Grant; Jeffrey Franklin Hunter, Adult Probation Officer/CSCD(Adult Probation).
8. B) Approve job description for an Investigator-CID in the Sheriff’s Department, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
8. C) Approve revision to Policy #3.11-Personal Leave, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
8. D) Approve revision to the Salary Administration Guidelines, with respect to Administration Guidelines, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
8. E) Approve revision to Policy #2.14-Drug and Alcohol Policy, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
8. F) Approve job description for a Pre-Bar Misdemeanor Prosecutor in the Criminal District Attorney’s Office, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
PUBLIC WORKS
10. D) Approve the Final Plat of Navo Middle School Addition, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action. Planning
OTHER DEPARTMENTS13. C) Approval of building usage request from Denton Holiday Festival for use of the CHOS & Lawn on Thursday, December, 1, 2005 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm for lighting the Tree and activities, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court (Briefing 7-19-05)
13. D) Approval of an Acknowledgement or Receipt of Notice from the North Texas Tollway Authority regarding the issuance of any anticipated revenue bonds, and any appropriate action. County Judge (Briefing 7-19-05)
13. E) Approval of Building Usage from Christ Fellowship Denton for use of the CHOS Lawn on Sunday, August 7, 2005, from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm for a concert, and any appropriate action. Aide-to-the-Court (Briefing 7-19-05)
LEGAL
14. B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County, Texas and (1)the Town of Flower Mound; (2) the City of Highland Village; (3)the City of Argyle; (4) the City of Lake Dallas; (5) the City of Krum; (6) the City of Krugerville; (7) the City of Justin ; (8) the City of Corinth; (9) the City of Lewisville; (10) the City of Shady Shores; (11) the City of Hackberry; (12) the City of The Colony; (13) the City of Clark; (14) the City of Roanoke; (15) the Argyle Independent School District; (16) the Northwest Independent School District; (17) the Lake Dallas Independent School District; (18) the Krum Independent School District; (19) the Sanger Independent School District; (20) the Denton Independent School District; (21) the Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 6; (22) the Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 7; (23) the Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 4; (24) the Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 5; and (25) the Corinth Municipal Utility District, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
Move to approve Consent Agenda with the exceptions of Items 7E, 10A, and 10C by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0455
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARD PRESENTATIONS
3. A) Approval of any possible action on a disaster declaration for the prevention of wildland fires due to drought conditions in Denton County. Fire Marshal/Emergency Management
Move to approve to continue the burn ban but allow trench burning for commercial purposes that are approved through the Fire Marshal’s Office by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-04563. B) Presentation from the Denton County Historical Commission regarding the 199th birthday of John B. Denton, and any appropriate action. Denton County Historical Commission.
NO ACTION
ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. A) Approve the Replat of Ponderosa Valley, Phase 1, Precinct #4, and any appropriate action. Planning
Move to Open Public Hearing by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0Move to Close Public Hearing by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0457
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 $ 625.00 to Beck, Jamie D/Atty, incorrect vendor;CORRECTIONS—
GENERAL $ 2,000.00 to Tarrant County Auditor, correct amount;ADDITIONS—
GENERAL
DA $ 70.00 to State Bar Legal Asst Division, dues – Kim Thornburg/DA;
JP#4 $ 59.85 to JP#4, deposit slips for Highway Acct;
Misc $ 379.60 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Constable #1;
$ 232.57 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Constable #2;
$ 175.84 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Constable #3;
$ 316.66 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Constable #5;
$ 155.41 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Constable #6;
$ 124.25 to Progressive Concepts, svc – SO/Jail;
$ 37.01 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Elections;
$ 86.68 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Co Ext Svc;
$ 118.89 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Info Services;
$ 62.00 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Planning;
$ 2,798.05 to Progressive Concepts, svc – SO;
$ 214.32 to Progressive Concepts, svc – SO/Mental Health;
$ 39.70 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Tax Office;
$ 551.29 to Progressive Concepts, svc – DPS;
$ 299.88 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Game Warden;
$ 62.00 to Progressive Concepts, svc – SO/JAIB Grant;
$ 62.30 to Progressive Concepts, svc – SO/Jail Cell;
$ 26.94 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Print/Mail Room;
$ 19.99 to Progressive Concepts, svc – SO/Comm;
$ 124.00 to Progressive Concepts, svc – SO/Fresh Water District;
$ 275.43 to Progressive Concepts, svc – CWT;
DA $ 310.00 to Family Violence & Sexual Assault, reg fee – William Schultz;
R&B $ 475.25 to Progressive Concepts, svc – RBW, RBE & PWE;
CSCD $ 2,017.50 to State Comptroller, qtrly sexual assault fees;
$ 295.29 to Progressive Concepts, svc – CSCD;
Juv $ 116.52 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Juv Probation & Juv Detention;
WIC $ 25.49 to Progressive Concepts, svc – WIC;
Probate $ 39.98 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Probate Court;
SO Training $ 260.00 to San Antonio College, reg fee – M Barrow & D Gill;
$ 150.00 to Mike Barrow, San Antonio meal advance;
$ 607.10 to Rodeway Inn Downtown, lodging – Barrow/Gill;
$ 150.00 to Dean Gill, San Antonio meal advance;
99 Road Cnst $ 1,343,752.00 to Texas Department of Transportation, construction contract IH-35E.Move to approve amended bill report by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0458
ITEM 6 PURCHASING
6. D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Uniforms, Sheriff’s Department, Bid #06-05-1706, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0459
ITEM 7 BUDGET
7. E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101320 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for various line items and the creation of new line items for Grant purposes for FY 2004-2005 for HAVA (Help America Vote Act) Grant on the amount of $1,839.158, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-19-05)
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0460
ITEM 10 PUBLIC WORKS
10. A) Approve participation in 2005 North Texas Fair and authority for the County Judge to execute the contract for Commercial Exhibit space, and any appropriate action. Planning
NO ACTION10. C) Approve the Final Plat of Paloma Creek Boulevard, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action. Planning
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-046110. B) Approve the Final Plat of Hunnington Ridge Phase 1, Precinct 1, and any appropriate action. Planning
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0462
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) Approval of appointment of Election Judge for the Election Year 2005-2006 for Denton County Texas, and any appropriate action. Elections
NO ACTION – REPOST NEXT WEEK13. G) Approval of any appropriate action for potential change order #7 at 1505 E McKinney for a total of $8,474.40. Facilities
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0463
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal Department.
NO ACTION14. C) Approval of the Amendment to the Real Estate Contract between Denton County, Texas and Dennis Bryson, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0464
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. A) Approval of the Standard Form of Agreement for Services between Denton County, Texas and Convergint Technologies, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
RETURN TO LATER IN MEETING
ITEM 17 RECESS 9:30AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 9:33AM
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 9:34AM
Reconvened in Formal Session 10:32AM15. 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 OF THE ABOVE EXECUTIVE ITEMS15. D) Consultation with Attorney: Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (2); Denton County, Texas v. Scott T. Schambacher, individually and in all capacities as an agent or representative for Avondale Ranch, L.T.D., Sterling Classic Custom Homes, Buck Development Service, L.L.C., S.C.C. Homes, L.T.D., S.T.S. Contracting Services, L.L.C., and S.T.S. Construction, Inc.
Move to approve authorization of the Civil Division of the District Attorney's Office to dismiss this lawsuit upon payment of the $7,500.00 fee by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-046516. B) EXECUTIVE SESSION: Real Property: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072; Discussion and deliberation concerning possible purchase of real estate for County building usage. DA/Civil
16. C) EXECUTIVE SESSION: Consultation with Attorney: Potential Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Discussion of potential claim against contract with AK Specialty Vehicles. DA/Civil
NO ACTION ON EXECUTIVE ITEMS 16B AND 16C
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. A) Approval of the Standard Form of Agreement for Services between Denton County, Texas and Convergint Technologies, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0466
ITEM 7 BUDGET
7. B) Approval of any action related to the 2005-2006 Denton County Budget.
Below you will find brief descriptions of what took place during the Budget Appeals. Please see www.dentoncounty.com for the video of the meeting or contact the County Clerk’s Office for the tapes to hear the exact conversations.
County Criminal Court #5
Rescheduled for next week.General Fund – Clerk Fees (Additional Revenue)
7. B-5) Increase County Clerk Fees $2,000,000 and accept revenue into the General Fund.Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0467Raises
Recommended budget includes 2% raises for all employees. It will slide the pay scale 2%.Discussed salary for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #2. Judge Horn proposed that her salary be cut proportionate to the hours worked last year. Will discuss more next week.
7. O) Accept the submission of the appraisal roll for Denton County tax year 2005 from the Tax Assessor/Collector and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0468
Discussion of item in Commissioners Court Transcript to minutes. (Page 25)7. B) Approval of any action related to the 2005-2006 Denton County Budget.
Justice of the Peace, Pct #4
Donna spoke on the budget appeal for JP4: increase for Postage Machine Rental; increase Salary/Benefits to keep Deleted Position 1 additional month.Sheriff’s Office
Amy Phillips spoke on the budget appeal for the reclassification of 3 positions for Sheriff’s Department. These 3 reclassifications should have been included in the recommended groups of reclassifications this year.Road and Bridge Revenue
Donna spoke on the increase additional 5% Auto Registration Fee. An increase of $200,000.00. Discussed how it would be allocated.Road and Bridge, Pct #1 (Reallocation)
7. B-9) Increase lease payments for new Asphalt Zipper and reduce HMAC in Road & Bridge Precinct 1 for zero impact.Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0469Reclassifications and Equity Adjustments
Discussed the reclassifications and equity adjustments recommended by Human Resources. Also discussed raises and the steps on the pay scale.
(ITEM 7B continued after break.)
ITEM 17 RECESS 12:00PM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 1:37PM
ITEM 7B continued…
Criminal DA and DA Civil
Criminal DA: Reclassification request – Chief Investigator/Hot Check Administrator, reduce office supplies, office machines – 1 new fax machine.
DA Civil: new hire Administrative Manager – Grade 20/Step 1.7. B-1) Reduce District Attorney Office Supplies by $1,000.00 and transfer $800.00 from DA Chapter 59 Funds for purchase of one new fax machine for zero impact.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0470Public Works Reorganization
Chris Steubing talked about the different reorganization options for Public Works. He also talked about the position of Planning Systems Analyst.Recommended Budget Cuts
Judge and Commissioners discussed possible budget cuts and tax rates.
(ITEM 7B continued after break.)
ITEM 17 RECESS 3:02PM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 3:17PM
ITEM 7B continued…
Budget Cuts
Further discussion on budget cuts.New Hires, Deleted & Transferred Slots in Recommended Budget
7. B-11a) Deny making a PT position in the County Clerk Recording to a FT position.Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion was REMOVED7. B-11b) Deny making a PT position in the County Clerk Recording to a FT position.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter.
Motion fails due to lack of second.7. B-11c) Motion to deny FT position for Financial Support Specialist II in Purchasing Department.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Failed 2-3-0 (Horn, Jacobs, & Carter nay)7. B-11d) Motion to deny FT position for Detention Office I Records Clerk in Records Management – General Fund.
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (Horn nay)
Court Order 05-04717. B-11e) Motion to deny FT position for Technical Operations Manager in Elections Administration.
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion fails due to lack of second.7. B-11f) Motion to deny FT position for Senior Criminalist in Medical Exam Services.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (Jacobs nay)
Court Order 05-04727. B-11g) Motion to deny FT position for Misdemeanor Prosecutor II in Criminal District Attorney.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 3-2-0 (Horn & Jacobs nay)
Court Order 05-04737. B-11h) Motion to deny position for FT Communications Office in Communications.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Failed 2-3-0 (Horn, Jacobs, & Carter nay)7. B-11i) Motion to deny position for FT Deputy Sheriff Patrol in Sheriff’s Office.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Failed 2-3-0 (Horn, Jacobs, & Carter nay)7. B-11j) Motion to deny position for FT Investigator/MHU in Mental Health Unit.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Failed 2-3-0 (Horn, Jacobs, & Carter nay)7. B-11k) Motion to deny position for FT Deputy Constable in Constable, Precinct #1.
Move to approve by Comm. White.
Motion fails due to lack of second.7. B-11l) Motion to deny position for FT Registered Nurse in Public Health – Clinical.
Move to approve by Comm. White, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 3-2-0 (Horn & Jacobs nay)
Court Order 05-04747. B-11m) Motion to approve new hire for FT Print/Mail Specialist Grade 15/Step 1 in Print/Mail Department.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (White nay)
Court Order 05-0475Veteran’s Service
7. B-22) Assistant Veteran’s Service Officer.Move to approve by Comm. Carter.
Motion was REMOVEDDiscussed fixed car allowance & fax machines for Veteran’s Service.
Elections
Discussion on new hire FT elections technician.7. B-25) Increase Computer Supplies line item in Elections and reduce Computer Maintenance; savings of $34,790 this year; next year (FY 2007) Computer Maintenance will nee $61,400 budgeted.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 3-2-0 (Jacobs & Mitchell nay)
Court Order 05-0476District Clerk
Discussion on the new hire Deputy Clerk Grade 14/Step 1Justice of the Peace, Pct #4
7. B-6a) Increase Postage Machine Rental line item in Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4.Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-04777. B-6b) Increase Salary/Benefits line item to keep deleted position one additional month in Justice of the Peace, Precinct #4.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0478Jury & Grand Jury
Discussion on the increase of office supplies and office furniture and equipment.Criminal DA and DA Civil
7. B-1a) Reclassification request – Chief Investigator/Hot Check Administration in Criminal District Attorney.Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 3-2-0 (White & Mitchell nay)
Court Order 05-04797. B-1b) Approve New Hire – Administrative Manager – Grade 20/Step 1 in Criminal District Attorney – Civil Division.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 3-2-0 (Horn & White nay)
Court Order 05-0480Tax Office
Approve New Hire – Assistant Supervisor Motor VehicleMove to approve by Judge Horn.
Motion fails due to lack of secondSheriff’s Office
7. B-7) Reclassification of 3 Deputy Positions (Greenbelt Deputies Slot #120-SO, 121-SO, and 122-SO) in the Sheriff’s Office – Recommended by HR.Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (White nay)
Court Order 05-0481Constable, Pct #2
Discussion of a New Hire – Deputy ConstableConstable, Pct# 5
7. B-26) Equity Adjustment – Chief Deputy to Step 7 and Equity Adjustment – Deputy Constable to Step 5 in Constable, Precinct #5.Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 4-1-0 (Mitchell nay)
Court Order 05-0482Discussion of Photographic Equipment, Constable, Pct #5
Emergency Management
Discussion of 2 New Hires – Deputy Fire Marshal/InspectorDiscussion of a Replacement Vehicle
Health Care Relief Fund
Discussion of different Social Service Agencies. Commissioner Carter secured funding for Pedi-Place and AIDS Services of North Texas for the next two years.Public Works
7. B-27a) Public Works Reorganization option #4Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Failed 2-3-0 (Horn, White, & Mitchell nay)7. B-27b) Public Works Reorganization option #3.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 3-1-1 (Mitchell nay, Jacobs abstain)
Court Order 05-0483Reclassifications and Equity Adjustments
7. B-10) Reclassifications/Equity Adjustments in recommended budget.Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0484Retirement Rate
7. B-12) Approval of Retirement Rate.Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0485Juvenile Information Sharing System
Formal presentation on August 2, 2005.County Operations
7. B-28) Change name of County Operations Department to Facilities Management.Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0486County Planning
7. B-29) Change name of County Planning to Department of Public Works/Planning.Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0487
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 4:47PM
This set of minutes for July 26, 2005, prepared by Deputy Clerk, Erin McCorkle. Reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
