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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 November 1, 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 1st day of November, 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, Bobbie Mitchell, and Jim Carter were present, along with County Clerk Cynthia Mitchell’s representative, Deputy Clerk, Erin McCorkle.
Court opened with an Invocation by Jim Heath, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Cathy Allcorn, Planning Manager.
Mr. Heath: Bow your heads, please. Our Heavenly Father, please be with us today as we go through this day in our life. Be with this Court as they handle the County's business. May their deliberations be in Your favor. Please be with the people of our government as they handle our business. May their actions be in Your favor. And by all means, please be with all of our service people throughout the world as they stand in harm's way. In Thy name we pray. Amen.
ITEM 1 PUBLIC INPUT
David Bouschor gave DCAP quarterly report, yearly report, and demographic report.
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARD PRESENTATIONS
3. A) Approve any possible action on a disaster declaration for the prevention of and threat of wild land fires due to drought conditions in Denton County. Fire Marshal/Emergency Management
Move to approve the continuation of the burn ban and authorize the County Judge to eliminate the burn ban if needed rain is received by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0796
ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. A) Approve the Final Replat of Heritage Lantana, Phase Two-R2, 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. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0797
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARD PRESENTATIONS
3. B) Approval of a Proclamation declaring the month of November, 2005 as both Hospice Month and Home Care Month, and any appropriate action. County Judge
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-07983. C) Approval of Resolution regarding the Contra flow of Vehicular Traffic on SH 114 during events at Texas Motor Speedway and Temporary Placement of Appropriate Traffic Control and Safety Devices on Public Roadways in Denton County, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0799
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
(Item 7A was pulled for NO ACTION.)
TREASURER
5. C) Approval of Payroll.
PURCHASING
6. A) Approval of award of bid for Communication System Analyzer, Bid #09-05-1726 to Tessco, Inc., for $28,112.94, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-25-05)
6. B) Approval of exemption from bidding for Sole Source purchase of a Rapid Deployment Kit Gamma-System for $52,500, according to the provisions of Section 262.024 (a)(7)(A) of the Local Government Code, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-25-05)
6. C) Approval of exemption from the bidding process for the Sole Source purchase of a Complete 4-Panel TACIII+Tactical Blanket System from Instant Armor, Inc., for $29,054.75, in compliance with Section 262.024 (a)(7)(A) of the Local Government Code, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-25-05)
6. D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for ATV’s, Personal Water Crafts and Trailer, Bid #10-05-1733, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-25-05)
HUMAN RESOURCES
8. A) 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.) Jeffery Perrett, Assistant Juvenile Probation Officer/Juvenile Probation Services.
8. B) Approve changes to the job descriptions for the Driver/Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Mechanic/Welder, Diesel Mechanic and Detention Office 1/Crewman in the Road & Bridge Departments (East and West), and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-25-05)
8. C) Approve stop loss rates and limits for 2006, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-25-05)
8. D) Approve 1) PayFlex USA, Inc. as the vendor to provide Flexible Spending, COBRA/HIPPA and Retiree Billing Administrative Services effective January 1, 2006 and 2) 2006 rates associated with those administrative services, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-25-05)
HEALTH
9. A) Approval of a new WIC Contract for FY2006 with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-05-05)
LEGAL
14. D) Approval of the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Dallas and the Denton County District Attorney’s Office for the Dallas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force project, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-25-05)
Move to approve Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 7A by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0800
ITEM 7 BUDGET
7. A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
NO ACTION
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 $ 40.00 to Piel, Susan – Attorney, incorrect amount;ADDITIONS—
GENERAL
DA $ 162.00 to Denton Airport Transportation, airport transportation/DA witness;
CSCD $ 11,250.00 to Paul Guzik, November rent;
DPS $ 350.00 to Joe Skiles, November rent;
CHOS $ 262.50 to City of Denton, November rent;
Misc $ 373.50 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Constable #1;
$ 247.97 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Constable #2;
$ 178.32 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Constable #3
$ 227.42 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Constable #5
$ 150.91 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Constable #6;
$ 122.46 to Progressive Concepts, svc – SO/Jail;
$ 35.60 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Elections;
$ 77.68 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Co Ext Svcs;
$ 116.44 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Info Svcs;
$ 62.00 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Planning;
$ 2,957.97 to Progressive Concepts, svc – SO;
$ 103.32 to Progressive Concepts, svc – SO/Mtl Health;
$ 162.99 to Progressive Concepts, svc – SO/Mtl Health;
$ 10.45 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Tax Office;
$ 471.35 to Progressive Concepts, svc – DPS;
$ 169.05 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Game Warden;
$ 22.50 to Progressive Concepts, svc – SO/JAIB Grant;
$ 72.04 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Jail Cell;
$ 26.97 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Print/Mail Room;
$ 19.99 to Progressive Concepts, svc – SO/Communications;
$ 124.00 to Progressive Concepts, svc – Freshwater Dist;
$ 246.24 to Progressive Concepts, svc – CWT;
Probate Ct $ 8,000.00 to Dr. James Shupe, mental health contract;
Museum $ 30.00 to Megan Bryant, Denton Conf Exp – museum;
Co Lease Bldg $ 1,000.00 to Harold A.O’Neal Co, November rent;
$ 2,960.00 to Masoud Property, November rent;
$ 4,250.00 to Ray Hair, November rent;
CPS $ 5,200.26 to P & F Properties, November rent;
Juv Probation $ 4,000.00 to Garden Ridge, November rent;
PH $ 200.00 to Denton Housing Authority, November rent;
WIC
Misc $ 2,254.31 to James Holmes, November rent;
$ 2,742.25 to Northcrest Village, November rent.
Move to approve amended bill report by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-08015. B) Approval of amending and reaffirming Denton County’s (1) General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance Policy, (2) Vehicle Use Policy, (3) Travel/Education Policy and (4) Travel Advance Policy, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-25-05)
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0802
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. A) Approval of the appointment of Dr. Keith Turner to the 2006 – 2008 term of the Regional Aging Advisory Committee, and any appropriate action. County Judge
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0803
Discussion of item in Commissioners Court Transcript to minutes. (Page 20)
13. B) Approval of naming County Clerk Cynthia Mitchell as the Denton County liaison with the Office of Court Administration regarding matters pertaining to Senate Bill 1863 (Collection Improvement Program), and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-080413. C) Approval of any appropriate action for potential change order 12 & 13 for the Fire Marshal’s Facility and the Storage Facility at Teasley Lane for a total addition of $7,068.00. Facilities
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0805
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal Department.
NO ACTION14. B) Consideration and action as appropriate regarding Performance Bond Claim involving Shady Shores Road Project and Sutton & Associates, L.P. and their performance bond claim. (Formal 9-27; 10-04, 11, 18, 25-2005)
NO ACTION14. C) Approve the Agreement between the North Central Texas Council of Governments and Denton County for the iCommunities project, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 10-25-05)
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0806
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. D) Approval of any appropriate action to assign available space within the Denton County Government Center at 306 North Loop 288. Facilities
NO ACTION
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. E) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and the Betty Foster Public Library, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-080714. F) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the Town of Ponder for implementation of Texas Local Government Code §242.001, relative to the Town’s ETJ, located in Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-080814. G) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and (a) the Denton County Children’s Advocacy Center; (b) Pediplace; (c) the Youth and Family Services – Lewisville; and (4) RSVP, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0809
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. A) Discussion and approval of Appointment of Election Judges for the November 8, 2005 Constitutional Amendment Election. Discusión y aprobación de la cita de los jueces de la elección parade noviembre el 8, Elección De la Enmienda Constitucional 2005. Elections
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-081016. B) Approval of exemption from bidding process for a Sole Source purchase of a Centricom Gold Elite System and four Control Stations from Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. in compliance with Section 262.024 (a)(7)(A) and (D) of the Local Government Code and any appropriate action. Purchasing
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-081116. C) Approval and ratification of the Services Work Order with NOW Solutions for emPath consulting, and any appropriate action. Legal
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-081216. D) Approval of the Agreement to Contribute Funds between Denton County, Texas and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for Right of Way (ROW) on Highway Loop 288 Project, ROW CSJ No. 2250-01-023 and the Resolution for the Highway Loop 288 Project, ROW CSJ No. 2250-01-023, and any appropriate action. Legal
Move to approve with funding coming from 50% between Precinct 1 and Precinct 4 projects by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0813
ITEM 17 RECESS 9:48AM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 10:05AM
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 10:05AM
Reconvened in Formal Session 10:28AM15. 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: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Cause No. 2005-60609-393, William E. Trantham v. Denton County, Texas, et al.
15. E) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., Plaintiff v. John M. Abbott, et al, Cause No: 05-09452 F, pending in the 116th Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas.
NO ACTION ON ANY OF THE EXECUTIVE ITEMS
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 10:28AM
This set of minutes for November 1, 2005, prepared by Deputy Clerk, Erin McCorkle. Reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
