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1 Denton County Commissioners Court Denton County Commissioners Court Courthouse-on-the-Square 110 West Hickory, Denton, Texas * * * * * Formal Agenda Minutes Not Official Minutes. For official minutes, please contact the County Clerk at 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, ATTEST: Cynthia Mitchell, County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Commissioners Court of Denton County, Texas By: 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 3. B) Report on the Town of Copper Canyon, Texas by Mayor Sue Tejml. Commissioner, Precinct #4 3. A) Approve any possible action on a disaster declaration for the prevention of and threat of wild land fires due to

2 drought conditions in Denton County. Emergency Services Move to approve continuation of the burn ban by Judge Horn, seconded by Comm. Carter. Court Order 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. Court Order 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 ) BUDGET 7. A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action. 7. B) Approval of Budget Amendment Request # for New Instruments for Telephone Department in the amount of $384, and any appropriate action. (Briefing ) 7. C) Approval of Budget Amendment Request # for Interns/Benefits for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $3,947, and any appropriate action. (Briefing ) 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 ) 8. C) Approve the Updated Plan Document for a 457(b) deferred compensation plan administered by Nationwide, and any appropriate action. (Briefing ) 8. D) Approve the Amendment to Administrative Services Addendum for the deferred compensation plan administered by AIG Valic, and any appropriate action. (Briefing ) PUBLIC WORKS 10. A) Approve the Final Plat of the Elm Ridge Addition, Precinct #1, and any appropriate action.

3 Move to approve Consent Agenda by Comm. Jacobs, seconded by Comm. Mitchell. Court Order 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 $ to Tarrant County Advocate Prgms, incorrect vendor; $ to Magee, John, incorrect amount; $ to Tony Roma s, issued manual check; ADDITIONS GENERAL Elections $ 44, to U.S. Postmaster, postage VR Cards; Misc $ to Sempra Energy, svc Lee Walker Govt Center; $ to Sempra Energy, svc Const #4; $ 1, to Sempra Energy, svc SJGC; $ to Sempra Energy, svc 756 Jones St; $ to Sempra Energy, svc Lee Walker Govt Center; $ 1, to Sempra Energy, svc Lee Walker Govt Center; $ to Sempra Energy, svc Tax Office; $ 1, to Sempra Energy, svc CPS Lewisville; $ to Sempra Energy, svc SO/Tower Light; $ to Sempra Energy, svc JP#4; $ to Sempra Energy, svc JP#4; $ to Sempra Energy, svc Const #4; SO $ to TTPOA, tactical team reg fee; JP#1 $ to Kenny Kirkland JP#1, Austin mileage advance; Non Dept $ to Tony Roma s, holiday lunch VR; R&B East $ to Sempra Energy, svc RBE; Juv Prob $ to Sempra Energy, svc Juv Probation; SO Training $ 3, 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. Court Order

4 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 of the Government Code, and any appropriate action. District Clerk (Briefing ) Move to approve by Comm. Carter, seconded by Comm. Mitchell. Court Order B) Approve revisions to the amount of juror pay based on the passage of SB 704, and any appropriate action. District Clerk (Briefing ) 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. Court Order 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 (White & Jacobs nay) Court Order ITEM 14 LEGAL 14. A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal Department. 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. Court Order 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. Court Order 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. Court Order 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.

5 Court Order 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. Court Order 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 , et seq. on any of the agenda items. For purposes permitted by Texas Government Code, Section Contemplated or Pending Litigation or Settlement Offer, Section Real Property, Section Personnel Matters, and Section Security. Convened in Executive Session 7:57PM Reconvened in Formal Session 9:32PM 15. A) Real Property: Texas Government Code, Section : Real Property. 15. B) Deliberation regarding security procedures and devices - Texas Government Code, Section C) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code, Section (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 (1)(A); Cause No , William E. Trantham v. Denton County, Texas, et al. 16. B) EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel matters, Texas Government Code, Section (a) (1): Deliberation and evaluation of Primary Care Clinician, Health Department. DA/Civil 16. C) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section (1) (A); James M. Paton, Plaintiff v. Denton County/Denton County Information Services, Defendant, Cause No: 2:05-cv DF, pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division. DA/Civil 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.