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Denton County Commissioners Court |
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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 August 16, 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 16th day of August, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. in Commissioners Courtroom, 2nd Floor, Courthouse on the Square, Denton, Texas by Denton County Judge Mary Horn. Commissioners 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 James Wells, County Auditor, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Adrianna Barker.
Mr. Wells: Our Dear Heavenly Father, we come thanking You today for all of the blessings You've given us and the blessings You've given our County and our State and our Country. Help us be mindful that all of the gifts we get are from You and belong to You, and are not ours but we should be stewards of those. Help us to conduct the business of this County in the best way we know how. Help us to serve our citizens and help us to serve you by trying to do Your will. Watch over us this week. Heal those of us and our family and friends who may be sick or ailing. And forgive us of our sins. In Christ's name. Amen.
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
(Items 7D, 7E, 7F, & 7M were pulled for further consideration and/or separate vote or no action.)
PUCHASING
6. A) Approval of renewal of bid for Pharmaceutical Service-Public Health, Bid #07-03-1569, to Denton Prescription Shop for Denton and Avia Partners, Inc. (formerly SMC RX) for Lewisville, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-09-05)
6. B) Approval of renewal of proposal for Medical Laboratory Services, RFP #06-03-1565, to Clinical Pathology Laboratories for Jail and Public Health Lab Services, and any appropriate action. (Formal 8-09-05)
6. C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Emulsified Asphalt, Bid #07-05-1713, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-09-05)
6. D) Approval to declare forty-eight 7910 phone as surplus and use as trade-in toward the purchase of forty-eighth Cisco IP phones and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-09-05)
BUDGET
7. A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7. C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101570 for Psychiatric Services including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Court Ordered Contingency for 211th District Court in the amount of $6,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-09-05)
7. G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101620 for Computers for District Attorney Hot Check Fund in the amount of $1,561, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-09-05)
7. I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101640 for Office Furniture/Equipment and Office Supplies for Public Works Admin/Engineering in the amount of $7,832, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-09-05)
7. J) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101660 for various line items for Road & Bridge, Precinct #1 in the amount of $40,067, and any appropriate action.
7. K) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101670 for Office Supplies for Public Works/Planning in the amount of $3,867, and any appropriate action.
7. L) Approval of Budget Amendment Request $101700 for Training and Education and Dues & Subscriptions for County Treasurer in the amount of $2,895, and any appropriate action.
7. N) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101720 for Law & Reference Books and Printed Material for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $7,300, and any appropriate action.
7. P) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101760 for Operating Supplies for County Jail in the amount of $7,132, and any appropriate action.
7. Q) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101770 for Diesel for Road and Bridge, Precinct #1 in the amount of $3,000, and any appropriate action.
7. R) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101780 for various line items for Public Health-Clinical in the amount of $38,000, and any appropriate action.
7. S) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101800 for various line items for Road and Bridge, Precinct #4 in the amount of $19,493, and any appropriate action.
7. T) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100810 for Office Supplies and Operating Supplies for County Jail in the amount of $27,000, and any appropriate action.
7. U) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101820 for Plumbing Supplies for Law Enforcement Facility in the amount of $2,685, and any appropriate action.
7. V) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101830 for Gasoline for County Jail in the amount of $3,685, and any appropriate action.
7. W) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101840 for Gasoline for Law Enforcement Facility in the amount of $1,466, 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.) Jill Holbrook, Administrative Specialist II/Emergency Management; Anila Nanji-Bhai, HIV Educator/PH-HIV Education Grant; Kerry Chapman, Shift Leader/Juvenile Detention; John Phipps, Assistant Juvenile Probation Officer/Juvenile Community Corrections Grant; Gretchan Dye, Assistant Juvenile Probation Officer/Juvenile Probation Services; Meri Baskin, Detention Officer II/County Jail; Curtis Miller, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Mahalia Locklin, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Andrea Simmons, Deputy Clerk-Courts/County Clerk; Sabrina Sabin, Misdemeanor Prosecutor II/Criminal District Attorney.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. C) Acceptance of the notification by Constable Jim Dotson of his compliance with Chapter 86.0021. (b) of the Local Government Code, and any appropriate action. County Judge (Briefing 8-09-05)
Move to approve Consent Agenda with the exception of items 7D, 7E, 7F, and 7M
by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 05-0550
ITEM 7 BUDGET
7. D) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101580 for Court Appointed Attorneys including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Court Ordered and Workers Compensation Contingency for 362nd District Court in the amount of $60,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-09-05)
7. E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101590 for Court Appointed Attorneys and Psychiatric Services including the transfer of $68,000 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Workers Compensation Contingency for 367th District Court in the amount of $71,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-09-05
7. F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101610 for Court Appointed Attorneys and Court Appointed Attorney-Family including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Court Ordered Contingency for 158th District Court in the amount of $65,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-09-05)
Move to approve Items 7D, 7E, and 7F by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm.
Mitchell.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 05-0551
7. M) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101710 for Office Supplies for
Constable, Precinct #6 in the amount of $1,674, and any appropriate action.
NO ACTION
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 the continuation of the burn ban by Judge Horn, seconded by
Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 05-0552
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 $ 280.00 to Kossman, Daniel – Attorney, incorrect amount;
$ 350.00 to Hammerle Finley, incorrect amount;
$ 126.46 to Longhorn, Inc., PO # does not match;
$ 50.00 to miscellaneous vendor, no vendor name listed;
ADDITIONS—
GENERAL
Operations $ 1,195.29 to Ryno Landscaping, landscaping;
Elections $ 75.00 to Randie Smith, Austin Meal Advance;
DA $ 50.00 to Tarrant County Constable, service;
Non Dept $ 5,000.00 to Title Resources, earnest money – Loop 288 prop.
Move to approve amended bill report by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm.
Carter.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 05-0553
ITEM 6 PURCHASING
6. E) Approval of cancellation of RFP #06-05-1702, Property Tax Software, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 05-0554
ITEM 7 BUDGET
7. B) Approval of any action related to the 2005-2006 Denton County Budget.
NO ACTION
7. H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101630 for Office Supplies and Office Furniture/Equipment including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Regular Contingency to Jury and Grand Jury in the amount of $4,101, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-09-05)
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 05-0555
ITEM 17 RECESS 9:17AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 9:22AM
ITEM 7 BUDGET
7. O) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101740 for Vehicle Repairs including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Vehicle Repair Contingency for Emergency Services in the amount of $1,725, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 05-0556
ITEM 8 HUMAN RESOURCES
8. B) Approve adopting an Annually Determined Contribution Rate of 8.21% for the Texas County and District Retirement System, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 8-09-05)
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 05-0557
ITEM 10 PUBLIC WORKS
10. A) Approval of the change order to provide additional asphalt material for the Old Stoney Road Project in the amount of $6,709.26 to be funded by the Engineering Budget Line Item 20-5220-8550 – Contract Labor – Bridge, and any appropriate action. Engineering
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 05-0558
10. B) Approval of the Road Closure and Detour Plan for the TN Skiles Road Bridge Project (BRINSAP), and any appropriate action. Engineering
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 05-0559
ITEM 12 SHERIFF
12. A) Approve Texas Traffic Safety Program Grant Agreement between the State of Texas, Denton County, and the Denton County Sheriff’s Office, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 05-0560
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 ACTION
13. 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 ACTION
13. D) Approve appointment of Tom Ferguson to the Denton County Building & Property Committee effective immediately, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #2
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 05-0561
13. E) Approval of any appropriate action for potential change order #8 at 1505 E. McKinney for a total addition of $13,081.20. Facilities
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 05-0562
13. F) Acceptance of Ex-Officio Commissioner Precinct 4 Road Report, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 05-0563
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal
Department.
NO ACTION
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. B) Approval of setting a date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider raising the speed limit from 40 to 50 mph on Robson Ranch Road, beginning at the city of limits of Argyle to a point on Robson Ranch Road that is 1.42 miles west of IH 35W, said public hearing to be held on September 20, 2005, at 9:10 am in Commissioners Court, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 3-0-0
Court Order 05-0564
16. C) Approval of the Chapter 381 Tax Incentive Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Granite Properties, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 2-1-0 (Horn nay)
Court Order 05-0565
Commissioner Jacobs arrived in Court.
ITEM 17 RECESS 9:42AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 10:30AM
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 10:31AM
Reconvened in Formal Session 12:03PM
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.
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 Center.
16. D) EXECUTIVE SESSION: Section 551.071 (1)(A), Government Code: Consultation with Attorney to discuss contemplated and threatened litigation concerning the salary of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, for Fiscal Year 2006. DA/Civil Division
16. E) EXECUTIVE SESSION: Real Property: Texas Government Code, Section
551.072: Discussion and deliberation concerning possible purchase of real estate
for County Building Usage, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil Division
NO ACTION ON ANY EXECUTIVE ITEMS
Commissioner White arrived in Court.
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. A) Approve the recommendation of the Salary Grievance Committee that the salary of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 be increased to $63,652 for Fiscal Year, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Failed due to lack of second.
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 1:05PM
This set of minutes for August 16, 2005, prepared by Deputy Clerk, Erin McCorkle. Reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
