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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 December 6, 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 6th day of December, 2005, at 7:00 p.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 Bing Burton, Health Director, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags led by Amy Phillips, Human Resources Director.
Dr. Burton: Will you pray with me, please. Lord, we thank You for this day
and for this season of the year when we deck the halls and celebrate the coming
of Your son, wonderful Counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of
Peace. Lord, our world doesn't always know peace and we pray Your protection
tonight on all those who represent us worldwide. We pray Your protection also on
those in our cities and in our counties. We pray also, Lord, Your spirit will
guide this Commissioners Court as they consider the issues before us today. We
pray all this in Your name. Amen.
ITEM 3 RESOLUTIONS/AWARD PRESENTATIONS
3. D) Presentation and recognition of work done by the Precinct 1 Road &
Bridge crews during the 2005 paving season. Commissioner, Precinct #1
NO ACTION
3. B) Report on the Town of Copper Canyon, Texas by Mayor Sue Tejml.
Commissioner, Precinct #4
NO ACTION
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. Emergency Services
Move to approve continuation of the burn ban by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm.
Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0881
3. C) Approval of a Resolution congratulating the Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years of service, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Precinct #4
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0882
ITEM 2 CONSENT AGENDA
AUDITOR
5. B) Approve the acceptance of $163,183, 2005 State Criminal Alien Assistance Grant from the US Department of Justice, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-29-05)
BUDGET
7. A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.
7. B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100250 for New Instruments for Telephone Department in the amount of $384, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-29-05)
7. C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #100260 for Interns/Benefits for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $3,947, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-29-05)
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.) Michelle Dobson, Misdemeanor Prosecutor II/Criminal District Attorney; Shelley Jezek, Administrative Specialist I/Family Violence Expansion Grant; Sherri Hassen, Health Services Specialist I/Jail Health Department; Socorro Torre, Health Services Specialist II/Jail Health Department; Nina Day, Health Services Specialist II/Jail Health Department; Mary Hubble, Detention Officer I/County Jail; Jeffrey Davis, Investigator-CID/Sheriff; Don Epting, Deputy Sheriff Patrol/Denton County Freshwater Contract; John Ortiz, Juvenile Corrections Officer/Post Adjudication; Trevor Krueger, Deputy Constable/Constable, Pct 4; Charlotte Dickey, Office Support Specialist II/Health Department; Mary Isabel Rodriguez, Indigent Care Coordinator/Indigent Care; Vicki Ledbetter, Deputy Clerk/District Clerk; Shanterry Wheatfall, Deputy Clerk/District Clerk; Sandra Reid, Deputy Clerk/District Clerk.
8. B) Approve the Updated Plan Document for a 457(b) deferred compensation plan administered by AIG Valic, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-29-05)
8. C) Approve the Updated Plan Document for a 457(b) deferred compensation plan administered by Nationwide, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-29-05)
8. D) Approve the Amendment to Administrative Services Addendum for the deferred compensation plan administered by AIG Valic, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 11-29-05)
PUBLIC WORKS
10. A) Approve the Final Plat of the Elm Ridge Addition, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Jacobs , seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0883
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 $ 400.00 to Tarrant County Advocate Prgms, incorrect vendor;
$ 142.55 to Magee, John, incorrect amount;
$ 72.00 to Tony Roma’s, issued manual check;
ADDITIONS—
GENERAL
Elections $ 44,940.34 to U.S. Postmaster, postage – VR Cards;
Misc $ 984.74 to Sempra Energy, svc – Lee Walker Govt Center;
$ 333.17 to Sempra Energy, svc – Const #4;
$ 1,475.89 to Sempra Energy, svc –SJGC;
$ 88.90 to Sempra Energy, svc – 756 Jones St;
$ 729.10 to Sempra Energy, svc – Lee Walker Govt Center;
$ 1,419.05 to Sempra Energy, svc – Lee Walker Govt Center;
$ 795.71 to Sempra Energy, svc – Tax Office;
$ 1,648.63 to Sempra Energy, svc – CPS Lewisville;
$ 488.51 to Sempra Energy, svc – SO/Tower Light;
$ 91.28 to Sempra Energy, svc – JP#4;
$ 489.11 to Sempra Energy, svc – JP#4;
$ 252.65 to Sempra Energy, svc – Const #4;
SO $ 700.00 to TTPOA, tactical team reg fee;
JP#1 $ 190.35 to Kenny Kirkland – JP#1, Austin mileage advance;
Civil DA $ 80.00 to Tarrant County Constable, service fee;
Civil DA $ 80.00 to Tarrant County Constable, service fee;
Civil DA $ 80.00 to Tarrant County Constable, service fee;
Civil DA $ 80.00 to Tarrant County Constable, service fee;
Civil DA $ 80.00 to Tarrant County Constable, service fee;
Civil DA $ 80.00 to Tarrant County Constable, service fee;
Civil DA $ 80.00 to Tarrant County Constable, service fee;
Civil DA $ 80.00 to Tarrant County Constable, service fee;
Civil DA $ 80.00 to Tarrant County Constable, service fee;
Civil DA $ 80.00 to Tarrant County Constable, service fee;
Civil DA $ 80.00 to Tarrant County Constable, service fee;
Civil DA $ 80.00 to Tarrant County Constable, service fee;
Civil DA $ 80.00 to Tarrant County Constable, service fee;
Non Dept $ 72.00 to Tony Roma’s, holiday lunch – VR;
R&B East $ 650.47 to Sempra Energy, svc – RBE;
Juv Prob $ 854.26 to Sempra Energy, svc – Juv Probation;
SO Training $ 3,700.00 to Security Solutions International, reg fee – Jeff Wawro.
Move to approve amended bill report and auditor’s monthly financial report
for October 2005 by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0884
ITEM 13 OTHER DEPARTMENTS
13. A) Approve the setting of an amount for the “Family Protection Fee” required by the passage of SB 6 Section 51.961 of the Government Code, and any appropriate action. District Clerk (Briefing 11-29-05)
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0885
13. B) Approve revisions to the amount of juror pay based on the passage of SB 704, and any appropriate action. District Clerk (Briefing 11-29-05)
Move to approve fee schedule of $6.00 for the first day, $10.00 for the next
day, and $40.00 as described in the statute for the second subsequent day that
the juror actually serves by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0886
13. C) Approval of order prohibiting certain fireworks in unincorporated areas of Denton County, and any appropriate action. Emergency Services
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Judge Horn.
Motion Carried 3-2-0 (White & Jacobs nay)
Court Order 05-0887
ITEM 14 LEGAL
14. A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal
Department.
NO ACTION
14. B) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services between Denton County, Texas and the City of Lewisville, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0888
14. C) Approval of the Service Agreement between Denton County and The People’s Clinic, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-889
14. D) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Library Services between Denton County and (1) the Aubrey Area Library; (2) the City of Justin; and (3) the City of Sanger, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. White.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0890
14. E) Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Fire Protection Services between Denton County, Texas and (1) the City of Aubrey Fire Department; (2) the City of Lewisville Fire Department; and (3) the Ponder Volunteer Fire Department, and any appropriate action.
Move to approve by Comm. Mitchell, seconded by Comm. Jacobs.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0891
ITEM 16 ADDENDA
16. A) Approval of the Denton County Tax Abatement Policy effective 12/10/05 to
12/9/07, and any appropriate action. DA/Civil
Move to approve by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Carter.
Motion Carried 5-0-0
Court Order 05-0892
ITEM 17 RECESS 7:55PM
ITEM 18 RECONVENE 7:56PM
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 7:57PM
Reconvened in Formal Session 9:32PM
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: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Cause No. 2005-60609-393, William E. Trantham v. Denton County, Texas, et al.
16. B) EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel matters, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 (a) (1): Deliberation and evaluation of Primary Care Clinician, Health Department. DA/Civil
16. C) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code,
Section 551.071 (1) (A); James M. Paton, Plaintiff v. Denton County/Denton
County Information Services, Defendant, Cause No: 2:05-cv-00125-DF, pending in
the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall
Division. DA/Civil
NO ACTION ON ANY OF THE EXECUTIVE ITEMS
ITEM 19 ADJOURNMENT 9:33PM
This set of minutes for December 6, 2005, prepared by Deputy Clerk, Erin McCorkle. Reviewed by County Clerk, Cynthia Mitchell.
