HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-07-10-9:00AM-REGULARBRAZOS COUNTY
BRYAN,TEXAS
NOTICE OF MEETING
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THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY WILL MEET IN REGULAR
SESSION ON 10 JULY 2007 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 300 E. 26TH STREET, SUITE 115,
BRYAN, TEXAS.
1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance — Commissioner Mallard.
2. Call for citizen's input and/or concerns.
Consider and take action on agenda items 3 —18:
Leslie,
3. Presentation and approval of Ms._1irfda H. Gall, candidate for the County Extension
Agent - Urban Youth Development position.
4. Budget Amendment 06/07 -35.1 thru 06/07 -35.4.
5. Request from Judge Hooge, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2. 1, to reclassify a Clerk I position
from half -time to full -time for the remainder of the current fiscal year with no increase
in salary.
6. Personnel Change of Status.
7. Payment of Claims.
8. Addendum to the election equipment warehouse lease with Pinel, LP, ownership now
assumed by Brazos Valley Affordable Housing Corporation, and the Brazos County
Clerk's Office extending the lease term through 31 May 2008.
Office of the County Judge • 300 East 26" St. • Suite 114 • B a Tgxas 77803 • Fax: (979) 361 -4503
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9. Memorandum of Understanding between the Brazos County Juvenile Board and San
Antonio Positive Solutions, Inc. for the purpose of providing educational services to the
Brazos County Academy (BCA) program for the 2007 -2008 school year.
10. Out of state travel for County Clerk Karen McQueen to attend the National Association
of Counties (NACO) Annual Meeting in Richmond, Virginia on 13 -17 July 2007.
11. Tax Refund Application for Marjorie Ball Brannen, et. al.
12. Requisitions 00014605 and 00014606 to Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the purchase of
video equipment, laptops, and the installation of equipment for Sheriff's Office patrol
vehicles.
13. Final Plat of Indian Lakes Subdivision, Phase One, lot 5A -R and Lot 513-R, block 9
being a replat of the Resubdivision of Indian Lakes Phase One, lot 5, block 9; 3.654
acres, J. M. Barrera survey, A -69; Brazos County, Texas. Site is located in Precinct 1.
14. Request from Atmos Energy to construct a road bore for the replacement of an existing
facility (2 -inch gas main) with an 8 -inch polyethylene gas main in the right of way of
Greens Prairie Road approximately 400 ft. west of Creek Meadow Blvd. New gas main
will be installed at a minimum depth of 36 inches below the ditch elevation. Site is
located in Precinct 1.
15. Payment Authorization reimbursing Sherry Killingsworth for insect foggers purchased
for the Brazos Center. A purchase order was not obtained in advance.
16. Acceptance of the resignation of the Brazos County Tax Assessor /Collector, Gerald L.
"Buddy" Winn.
17. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to §551.074 of the Texas Government Code
to discuss personnel matters — appointment to fill the vacancy of the Brazos County
Tax Assessor /Collector.
18. Consider and possible action on the Executive Session.
19. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics.
20. Call for citizen input and/or concerns.
21. Agency/ Board/ Committee reports by Court members.
22. Adjourn
The Brazos County Courthouse is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign
interpretive services must be made two business days before the meeting. To make arrangements, call (979) 361 -4102.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 10, 2007
A regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court of Brazos
County, Texas was held in the Brazos County Commissioners
Courtroom in the Courthouse in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas,
beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 with the
following members of the Court present:
Randy Sims, County Judge, Presiding;
Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner of Precinct 1;
Duane Peters, Commissioner of Precinct 2;
Kenny Mallard, Commissioner of Precinct 3;
Carey Cauley, Jr., Commissioner of Precinct 4,
Absent;
Karen McQueen, County Clerk.
The attached sheet contains the names of the citizens and
officials that were in attendance.
Commissioner Mallard asked the Reverend Jones to give the
invocation and then Commissioner Mallard led the pledge of
allegiance.
Under citizen input /and or concerns, the following spoke:
Demetrios Basdekas
a) He discussed his thoughts on the Jail project of which
he is in support of. He cautioned the Sheriff to
keep an eye on the project and avoid `innovative
financial schemes." He went on to say that county
employee salaries should be brought up to par with
private business. He would like to see a 10 percent
salary increase. As to the Tax Assessor /Collector's
resignation, he advocates the appointment of Kristy
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Roe. He feels she is the only qualified successor for
his position.
The next matter before the Court was the presentation of
Ms. Leslie H. Gall, candidate for the County Extension Agent -
Urban Youth Development position. Dale Fritz, District
Extension Administrator introduced Ms. Gall to the Court and
requested the Court's approval. On motion by the County
Judge, seconded by Commissioners Wassermann, Peters, and
Mallard, the Court moved to approve the recommendation and
appoint Ms. Leslie H. Gall, to the position of County
Extension Agent -Urban Youth Development. The members of the
Court welcomed Ms. Gall. Starting date will be August 20,
2007.
The Court next considered Budget Amendment #06/07 -35.1
through 35.4 that would reallocate funds for C.O. Issue 2003;
increase the revenue and expenditure budget of the D.A. Crime
Fund, and the Exposition Center; and transfer funds from the
General Fund to Contingency. On motion by Commissioner Peters,
seconded by Commissioner Wassermann, the Court voted
unanimously to approve the budget amendment as submitted, a
copy of which is attached hereto.
The next matter before the Court was a request from Judge
Hooge, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1 to reclassify
a Clerk 1 position from half time to full time for the
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remainder of the current fiscal year with no increase in
salary. On motion by the County Judge, seconded by
Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to approve
the request.
The Court proceeded to consider the change of status of
employees as submitted on the attached Personnel Action
Requests. On motion by Commissioner Wassermann, seconded by
Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to approve
the changes as submitted.
The Court next considered the following Claims as
submitted by the County Treasurer for payment:
7032988 through 7033171
On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner
Wassermann, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Claims
as submitted.
The next matter before the Court was consideration of a
Lease Modification Addendum between Pinel, LP, Brazos Valley
Affordable Housing Corporation and the Brazos County Clerk's
Office for the lease of a warehouse located on East 29th Street
for the storage of election equipment. The Addendum extends
the lease from June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008. On motion
by Commissioner Mallard, seconded by Commissioner Wassermann,
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the Court voted unanimously to approve the addendum. A copy
is attached.
The Court proceeded to consider a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU)between the Brazos County Juvenile Board
and San Antonio Positive Solutions, Inc. for the purpose of
providing educational services to the Brazos County Academy
(BCA) program for the 2007 -2008 school year. On motion by the
County Judge, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted
unanimously to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with
San Antonio Positive Solutions, Inc. A copy is attached.
The next matter for consideration by the Court was a
request submitted by the County Clerk seeking approval for out
of state travel for Karen McQueen. Mrs. McQueen would be
traveling to Richmond, Virginia to attend the National
Association of Counties (NACO) conference July 13 through 17,
2007. On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by
Commissioner Wassermann, the Court voted unanimously to grant
the request from the County Clerk and approved payment of out
of state travel expense for Mrs. Karen McQueen.
The next matter for consideration was approval of a tax
refund application from the following individual:
Marjorie Ball Brannen, et.al., payment in error $10.51
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On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner
Mallard, the Court voted unanimously to approve the tax refund
application.
The Court next considered approval of requisitions
00014605 and 00014606 to Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the
purchase of video equipment, laptops and the installation of
equipment for Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles. Requisition
00014605 is in the amount of $19,842.95 and requisition
00014606 is in the amount of $36,408.00. On motion by
Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Wassermann, the
Court voted unanimously to approve both requisitions.
The Court next considered approval of the Final Plat of
Indian Lakes Subdivision Phase One, Lot 5A -R and Lot 5B -R,
Block 9 being a Replat of the Re- subdivision of Indian Lakes
Phase One, Lot 5, Block 9, 3.654 Acres in Precinct 1. Richard
Vance, County Engineer, stated that he had reviewed the plat
and all appeared to be in order. On motion by Commissioner
Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted
unanimously to approve the final plat of Indian Lakes
Subdivision Phase One, Lot 5A -R and Lot 5B -R, Block 9 being a
Replat of the Re- subdivision of Indian Lakes Phase One, Lot 5,
Block 9, 3.654 Acres as submitted.
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The Court next considered the request from Atmos Energy
to construct a road bore for the replacement of an existing
facility (2 inch gas main) with an 8 inch polyethylene gas
main in the right -of -way of Greens Prairie Road approximately
400 feet west of Creek Meadow Blvd. The site is located in
Precinct 1. The County Engineer stated that all appeared to
be in order and recommended approval. On motion by
Commissioner Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the
Court voted unanimously to approve the request from Atmos
Energy and authorized the installation. A copy of the request
is attached hereto.
The next matter before the Court was a request for
reimbursement in the amount of $38.97 from Sherry
Killingsworth, Director of the Brazos Center. A purchase
order was not obtained in advance. On motion by Commissioner
Peters, seconded by Commissioner Wassermann, the Court voted
unanimously to approve the request.
The Court next considered the resignation of Gerald
"Buddy" Winn, Tax Assessor /Collector. On motion by the County
Judge, seconded by Commissioner Mallard, the Court voted
unanimously to accept the resignation of the Tax
Assessor /Collector.
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At 9:21 a.m. the County Judge announced the meeting
closed to the public so that the Court could meet in Closed
Executive Session to discuss personnel matters as allowed
under Section 551.079 of the Texas Government Code.
At 10:02 a.m. the County Judge announced the meeting open
to the public and on motion by the County Judge, seconded by
Commissioner Mallard, the Court voted unanimously to appoint
Kristy Roe as Assessor Collector of Taxes of Brazos County
until the next General Election effective August 1, 2007.
Commissioner Mallard feels that Ms. Roe will maintain
continuity in the Brazos County Tax Office especially with the
upcoming setting of the tax rate. Commissioner Peters said he
agreed that this was a critical time and that it doesn't make
sense to bring in someone from the outside even if they do
have the qualifications. The County Judge noted that Ms. Roe
will need to be bonded for the period she will be in office.
Under announcement of interest items and possible future
agenda topics the following spoke:
Commissioner Mallard
a) Stated that next Thursday the Court would
need to discuss OSSF (offsite septic
systems). Don Plitt, Head Sanitarian
brought this to his attention.
There was no citizen input and /or concerns.
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There were no Agency /Board /Committee reports by Court
members.
There being no further business to come before the Court,
the meeting was adjourned.
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The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court meeting held
10, 2007 have been examined and are approved in open
Court this the 64- day of m ala� , 2007, in Bryan,
Brazos County, Texas.
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Randy SiA Lloyd Wassermann
County udge Commissioner, Precinct 1
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Duane Peters
Commissioner, Precinct 2
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Carey Cauley, Jr.
Commissioner, Precinct 4
Attest:
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aren McQueen
County Clerk
Kenny Mallar
Commissioner, Precinct 3
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 2006 -2007 BUDGET YEAR
NO. 06/07-35.1 thru 06/07 -35.4
On this the 10 s day of July 2007 at a regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court, the following
members were present:
Randy Sims, County Judge, Presiding
Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner, Precinct 1
E. Duane Peters, Commissioner, Precinct 2
G. Kenny Mallard, Commissioner, Precinct 3
Carey Cauley, Jr., Commissioner, Precinct 4
Karen McQueen, County Clerk
The following proceedings were held:
THAT WHEREAS, on 10 July 2007 the Court heard and approved a budget amendment for the
2006 -2007 budget year for Brazos County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, an expenditure is necessary due to the necessity to meet unusual and unforeseen
conditions which could not be reasonably included in the original budget adopted 12 September 2006, the
following amendment(s) to the original budget are hereby authorized, as described on the attached page(s).
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 10 ' day of July 2007.
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS.
Original: County Clerk's Office and
attached to the original budget
Copies: County Auditor
County Treasurer
Commissioners' Court Minutes
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 06/07 - 35.1
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BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 06/07 - 35.2
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BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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PERSONNEL
CHANGE OF STATUS REQUESTS
Commissioner Court Date: July 10, 2007
Department Providing Information: Human Resources
Pumose: Consider and Take Action on Change Reque:
Department Submitting Employee Name Action Requested
Request(s)
Brazos Center Mokry, Nicholaus Resignation
McCain, Christopher New Hire
District Attorney Manning, Nuranda
Oldham, Amanda
Resignation
New Hire
Justice of the Peace Pct. 2, 1. Washington, Johnetta
Reclassification
S.O. /Jail Bohne, Jason A.
New Hire
Collins, Shantell
New Hire
Hardin, Warren
New Hire
Kristoff, William
Step Increase
Platz, Mallory
Resignation
Quast, Michael
New Hire
Wager, Jason
Step Increase
Approved in Commissioners' Court: July 10,
Couuty Judge's or Commissioner's Signature:
(This copy to be attached to minutes)
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LEASE MODIFICATION ADDENDUM
This LEASE MODIFICATION ADDENDUM is made this 1C2 day of Sul 2007 by
and between PINEL. LP..ownershio now assumed by BRAZOS VA LEY AFFORDABLE
HOUSING CORPORATION , as Landlord, and BRAZOS COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE , as
WITNESSETH:
THAT, WHEREAS, by Lease dated OCTOBER 25. 2006. (hereinafter referred to as "Lease'),
Landlord leased to Tenant a portion of certain real property situated in the City of Bryan, County of
Brazos, State of Texas, which property is more particularly described in the Lease and on which
property has constructed a shopping center known as Carter Creek Center.
WHEREAS, it is the mutual desire of the parties hereto to amend the Lease as hereinafter
provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained,
the parties hereto do hereby covenant and agree, to and with each other, as follows:
FIRST: The Lease shall be extended until from JUNE 1. 2007 THRU MAY 31, 2008.
SECOND: That except as herein modified, all other portions of the Lease shall remain in full
force and effect and that all of the terms, covenants, agreements, and obligations
of this Lease Modification Addendum shall extend to and bind and inure to the
benefit of the successors and/or assigns of said parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Lease Modification Addendum as
of the day and year first above written.
LANDLORD: TENANT:
BRAZOS VALLEY AFFORDABLE HOUSING BRAZC
CORPORATION
BY:
TITLE:
DATE:
DISCLAIMER: All parties are hereby advised to seek legal counsel, if desired, to review this
document prior to signing. John R. Clark and Associates represent the Landlord..
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE BRAZOS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD
AND SAN ANTONIO POSITIVE SOLUTIONS, INC.
(POSITIVE SOLUTIONS CHARTER SCHOOL)
FOR THE 2007 -2008 SCHOOL YEAR
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into between the Brazos
County Juvenile Board (BCJB) and Positive Solutions Charter School located at 1325 North Flores, Suite 100,
San Antonio, Texas 78212.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this MOU is for Positive Solutions Charter School to provide educational services to
the Brazos County Academy (BCA) program. The BCA program serves as an alternative placement forjuvenile
dispositions.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD
The BCJB will provide the facility, (to include general maintenance) utilities, (to include telephone /s
and Internet access) furniture (to include student tables, chairs, computer hardware) for the operations of the
Brazos County Academy program. BCJB will also provide an on -site Probation Officer for case management
and supervision of the students assigned to the Brazos County Academy, and Activities Instructor /s to provide
security, maintenance of student discipline and auxiliary services to include counseling, anger management,
motivational and physical education classes, etc. BCJS will provide one instructor to assist with academic
instructional services at the Academy. The Superintendent will provide the supervision of all county personnel
assigned to the Brazos County Academy and the ultimate responsibility of all county personnel assigned to
the program belongs to the Executive Officer of the Brazos County Juvenile Services Department.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITIVE SOLUTIONS CHARTER SCHOOL
Positive Solutions Charter School will provide all aspects of the appropriate educational services for
the Brazos County Academy Program that are legally required by the State of Texas. This will include a
certified teacher - student class ratio of 1:18 and one (1) full time Office Assistant. A substitute teacher will be
utilized if the certified teacher will be absent from class on five or more consecutive school days. Payment for
the teacher will be provided by Positive Solutions Charter School. Positive Solutions Charter School will
provide at a minimum fours hours of academics per day. Curriculum, assessment, technology and all
mandated requirements set by the State of Texas Education Agency through the Texas Education Code as
it applies to Charter Schools in the State of Texas will be provided by Positive Solutions Charter School.
Positive Solutions Charter School will make its best effort to meet educational needs of each student assigned
to the Brazos County Academy to included Limited English Proficiency and Special Needs Students. The
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supervision of Positive Solutions Charter School personnel and the academic program will be the responsibility
of Positive Solutions Charter School's Superintendent or designee. In addition, Positive Solutions Charter
School will be responsible for maintaining accurate daily attendance records, and for submitting all required
reports to the Texas Education Agency. Positive Solutions Charter School personnel will work closely with the
Superintendent of Juvenile Services to assure successful operation of the Brazos County Academy
Program /Positive Solutions Charter School located in Bryan, Texas.
Positive Solutions Charter School will provide 180 days of student instructional service.
Positive Solutions Charter School will provide office /classroom supplies, and other such inventory for
the successful operations of the academic services of the BCA.
Positive Solutions Charter school in conjunction with the Superintendent will coordinate the receiving
and transfer of students with the appropriate school district including admission documentation, ARD,
transcripts of grades, special education records, student withdrawals etc.
Positive Solutions Charter School as part of its contractual obligation to provide educational services
to the Brazos County Academy, shall keep the Computer Equipment in good working order so that it is
operable during all educational instruction hours. Positive Solutions Charter School shall abide by the lease
agreement between Brazos County and San Antonio Positive Solutions Charter School if there be any.
FUNDING
Positive Solutions Charter School agrees to provide the above state educational services for funds
received from the State of Texas as a result of student daily attendance at the Brazos County Academy
program. The Brazos County Juvenile Board, Brazos County Commissioners Court, Brazos County Juvenile
Services Department or any other entity of Brazos County will not be responsible for providing any form of
financial support to Positive Solutions Charter School for any services rendered.
Brazos County will be awarded only the daily attendance funding for students attending the Academy
under the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.
ADMINISTRATION OF TAAS/TAKS
In accordance with the Texas Education Code, Positive Solutions Charter School will be responsible
for administering all aspects of the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS)/Texas Assessment of
Knowledge Skills (TAKS) to students assigned to the Brazos County Academy program.
MISCELLANEOUS
Consistent with the Texas Education Code and the Texas Juvenile Justice Code, the parties hereto
agree to use their best efforts to expedite the administrative and judicial processing of all cases related to this
MOU.
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, but without waiver or expansion of any limits established
by the Texas Tort Claims Act, each part of the MOU will indemnify and hold harmlessly the other parties and
their officers, employees and agents from and any and all claims proximately caused by negligence, breach,
or other act of omission by the indemnifying part of its officers, employees, or agents.
In accordance with the Texas Education Code, the Brazos County Juvenile Board, Brazos County
Commissioners Court and employees of the Brazos County Juvenile Services Department are immune from
liability to the same extent as Positive Solutions Charter School Directors, Superintendent employees and
volunteers are immune from liability.
If any provisions, sections, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this MOU, or the
application of same to any person or set of circumstances, is for any reason held by a court or competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provision hereof will remain in full force and
effect.
This MOU, togetherwith the instrument heretofore incorporated by reference and attachments hereto,
contains the entire agreement between parties with respect to the subject matter thereof. No other agreement,
statement, or promise made by or to any employee, officer, official, or agents of any party that is not contained
herein is not of any force or effect. Any modifications to the terms hereof must be in writing and signed by all
parties.
The individuals executing this MOU on behalf of the respective parties below represent to each other
and to others that all appropriate and necessary actions have been taken to authorize the individual who is
executing this MOU to so o on behalf of the Party for which his or her signature appears, and that there are
no other parties or entities required to execute this MOU in order for the same to be an authorized and binding
agreement on the Party for whom the individual is signing this MOU, and that each individual affixing his or
her signature hereto is authorized, is valid and effective on the date hereof.
The death or attempted suicide of a student occurring at the Brazos County Academy program must
be reported immediately to the Brazos County Sheriffs Office, the Brazos County Juvenile Board, the student's
parent(s) or legal guardian. And, a written report must be submitted to the Texas Juvenile Probation
Commission within twenty -four (24) hours of the event.
Any allegations of abuse or neglect of a student assigned to the Brazos County Academy Program
must be documented and reported immediately to Positive Solutions Charter School Superintendent, Brazos
County Sheriffs Officerfor investigation, as required by Chapter 261, Texas Family Code. And, a written report
must be submitted to the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission within twenty-four (24) hours of the event.
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TERMS OF THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
The term of this MOU is from the effective date of this signing by all Parties involved through August
1, 2008.
Renewal will be made on a year -to -year basis by mutual consent of the Parties.
Termination of this agreement may take place with 60 days notice provided by either party.
This MOU is executed in multiple original, each of which shall have the full force and effect of an
original document, and each of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
EXECUTED this the day of
Randy SimTzos y Judge
Chairman, ounty Ju venile Board
Arturo, . uarez, Superintendent
Poslfve Solutions Charter SC6
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT ACTION FORM
DEPARTMENT Road and Bridge NUMBER 560010
DATE, OF COURT MEETING: July 10, 2007
ITEM: Request from Atmos Energy to construct a road bore for the replacement of an existing
facility (2 -inch gas main) with an 8 -inch polyethylene gas main in the right of way of Greens Prairie
Road approximately 400 fr west of Creek Meadow Blvd (New gas main will be installed at a
minimum depth of 36 inches below the ditch elevation.) Site is located in Precinct 1.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: N/A
REQUIREMENTS:
1) No work will be permitted between front slope and/or back slope.
2) All installation(s) shall be constructed in designated utility easements, if applicable. If no utility
easement exists, the installation(s) shall be 1) within 3 -5' of and parallel to the right -of -way line
and /or 2) in the case of a road bore, perpendicular to the right -of -way line.
3) If clearing of brush, trees and other obstruction is necessary, it shall be the Applicant's
responsibility to do so and to remove all cleared brush, trees etc. from county right -of -way.
4) Ditch line shall be compacted to 90% standard density ASTM -Test Method No. D -698; test shall
be conducted by an independent geotechnical testing firm; copies of all test results shall be furnished
to the office of the Brazos County Engineer.
5) Construction shall be in strict conformance to the latest Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the Texas Department of Transportation, and all other
State and Federal laws governing utility construction.
NOTES /EXCEPTIONS:
ACTION REQUESTED OR ALTERNATIVES:
SUBMIT" D BY: APPROVED BY:
Richard F. Vance, P.E. Commi `ioner Lloyd Wassermann
County Engineer Precinct 1
CC07 -066
This Request is Approved / Denied 0 by o sioneri
Date:
Randy Sims, County Judge
ATMOS
energy
June 28, 2007
Gary Arnold
Director of Planning and Traffic
Brazos County
2617 Highway 21 West
Bryan, Texas 77803
RE: Greens Prairie Road Gas Main Replacement for Creek Meadow Subdivision
Dear Gary,
Atmos Energy proposes to replace an existing 2" polyethylene gas main crossing Greens
Prairie Road with an 8" polyethylene gas main, approximately 400 linear feet west of
Creek Meadow Blvd. Attached is a drawing of the proposed replacement and a proposed
traffic control plan. The new gas main will be installed by bore, at a minimum depth of
36" below the ditch elevation.
Thank you for your assistance and should you have any questions, please contact me, at
(979) 774 -2506.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Winn, P.E.
Senior Engineer
Enclosure
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Atmos Energy Corporation i� � A
297 N. Earl Rudder Freeway, Bryan, Texas 77802
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSED INSTALLATION IN COUNTY RIGHT -OF -WAY
TO THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE
BRYAN, TEXAS 77803
Formal notice is hereby given that (applicant) IRMOS ffiera roposes to
place a (type) I Pol Inwithin the right -of -way of (road) ri in
Brazos County, Texas as follows:
The location or description of the proposed installation is more fully shown by 3
copies of the drawings attached to this notice.
I understand and agree that:
1. The County Engineer must be notified 72 hours prior to the beginning of
construction in order that he, or his designated inspector, may inspect the
actual installation.
2. All damage to the roadways and rights -of -way will be repaired to their
original condition to the satisfaction of the County Engineer.
3. Brazos County reserves the right to require Applicant to relocate or lower
any such line at no cost to Brazos County, should same become
necessary due to widening or lowering, or other alteration of the roadway
or right -of -way.
4. Brazos County will in no way be responsible for any damage which might
occur to any existing utility lines in the right -of -way.
5. The line will be constructed and maintained on the County right -of -way in
accordance with the Utility Accommodation Policy which was adopted by the
Texas Department 'of Transportation on May 29, 1989.
6. The line or lines will be constructed no less than twenty -four inches (24 ") lower
than the lowest part of the drainage or bar ditch and the drainage is to be
considered at least two feet (2') below the center of the roadway.
7. All sites will be barricaded during the construction period.
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Construction of this line will begin on or after the � tday of Jl 2001.
APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS'
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By: Title: SPnicr EY ine_cr
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