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BRAZOS COUNTY
BRYAN, TEXAS
NOTICE OF MEETING
AND AGENDA
BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY WILL MEET IN REGULAR
SESSION ON 20 MAY 2008 AT 6:00 P.M. IN ASSEMBLY ROOM 3 OF THE BRAZOS
CENTER, 3232 BRIARCREST DRIVE, 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 -19:
3. Budget Amendment 07/08-31.1 thru 07/08-31.14.
4. Personnel Change of Status.
5. Payment of Claims.
6. Order 08-006 dividing one election precinct and combining into another
election precinct.
Orden 08-006 para divider un precincto de elecciones y la combinaci6n con
otro precincto de elecciones.
7. Appointment of Dr. David Hackethom to the Brazos Valley Area Agency on Aging
Advisory Committee.
8. Revisions to the contract with Madison Construction Company related to the roof of the
County Administration Building.
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9. Tax Refund Applications for the following:
a. Rene & Sonia Bustamante d. Harold Robert & Sandra McNesse
b. Bryan Auto Recycling Sales e. Four Ags Investments L.P.
c. Oakwood Mobile Home Community (2)
10. Commissioners Court minutes for the following 2008 dates:
a. 8 January
Regular Meeting
f. 5 February
Workshop Session
b. 15 January
Regular Meeting
g. 12 February
Regular Meeting
c. 22 January
Regular Meeting
h. 18 February
Emergency Meeting
d. 29 January
Regular Meeting
i. 19 February
Regular Meeting
e. 5 February
Regular Meeting
j. 26 February
Regular Meeting
11. Request from the County Attorney's Office for funding from the County Records
Management and Preservation Fund for the purchase of computer/electronic equipment
for retention and viewing of video evidence and two (2) color scanners for scanning
photos provided as evidence for misdemeanor cases. Estimated cost: $3,584.63 as per
quote from the I. T. Department.
12. Request from Candy Gallego for funding from the County Records Management and
Preservation Fund for office furniture to facilitate the creation, management,
maintenance and storage of records created via transcription, from audio and video
sources. Funding not to exceed $5,000.
13. Permission to accept donated property from Gold's Gym for the Brazos County
Sheriff's Office.
14. Final Plat of Green Branch Ridge Phase Two-A (Block 1, Lots 1 & 2), 3.38 acres;
Richardson Perry League, A-44, Brazos County, Texas. Site is located in Precinct 2.
15. Amending Plat of the remainder of Lots 1 and 1A, Block 1 to create Lots I R and IA-R,
Block 1 Enchanted Oaks Subdivision, volume 290, page 23, 3.57 acres, Maria Kegans
League, A-28, Brazos County, Texas. Site is located in Precinct 3.
16. Request from Wickson Creek Special Utility District to construct a road bore for water
line installations in the right of way of Steep Hollow Road (approximately 0.2 mile
from its intersection with C6 Ranch Road). Site is located in Precinct 2.
17. Request for permission to enter the property of Anthony L. Scarmardo located off State
Highway 21 for the purpose of clearing (up to) a 10 ft. strip of land adjacent to the 4.90
acre parcel of land purchased by Brazos County to accommodate fence construction
around the perimeter of said tract. Site is located in Precinct 4.
18. Payment Authorization in the amount of $423.00 to A-1 Pump for the purchase and
installation of a new card reader for the fuel system at the Road & Bridge Department;
a purchase order was not obtained in advance.
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19. Discussion and possible action to determine who will be the managing agency for the
Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System (BVWACS).
20. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics.
21. Call for citizen input and/or concerns.
22. Agency / Board / Committee reports by Court members.
23. Adjourn
The Brazos Center is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services
must be made two business days before the meeting. To nmake arrange7r t 11(979) 361-4102.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 20, 2008
A regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court of Brazos
County, Texas was held in the Brazos Center 3232 Briarcrest
Drive, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 with the following members of the
Court present:
Randy Sims, County Judge, Presiding;
Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner of Precinct l;
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 gave the invocation and led the
pledge of allegiance.
Under citizen input/and or concerns, the following spoke:
Sheriff Chris Kirk
a) He stated that there were 56 inmates in jail
this morning and that 93 were on electronic
monitoring.
The Court next considered Budget Amendment #07/08-31.1
through 31.14, which would realize revenues received in the
Forfeiture Fund for Constable Precinct 1; reallocate funds for
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the Human Resources Department, Risk Management, Treasurer's
Office, Purchasing Department, Justice of the Peace, Precinct
2, Place 1, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2,
Constable, Precinct 2, Capital Improvements-Commissioners
Court, Information Technology Department; transfer funds from
Contingency to Hotel Occupancy Tax, County Court at Law #1,
Brazos Center, Capital Improvement Fund: Commissioners Court
and Road & Bridge Department. On motion by Commissioner
Peters, seconded by Commissioner Mallard, the Court voted
unanimously to approve the budget amendment as submitted, a
copy of which is attached.
The Court proceeded to consider the change of status of
employees as submitted on the attached Personnel Action
Requests. On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by
Commissioner Wassermann, the Court voted unanimously to
approve the change of status as submitted.
The Court next considered the following Claims as
submitted by the County Treasurer for payment:
7049886 through 7050115
On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by the County
Judge, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Claims as
submitted.
The next matter before the Court was adoption of Order
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#08-006 dividing one election precinct and combining into
another election precinct according to the City of Bryan, Texas
Annexation Ordinance #1756. Section 42.007 of the Texas
Election Code states "A Commissioners Court may not establish a
county election precinct containing territory inside a city
with a population of 10,000 or more and unincorporated
territory outside the city." On motion by Commissioner
Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted
unanimously, pursuant to Section 42.007 of the Texas Election
Code, that Election Precinct 3a be divided and combined with
Election Precinct 43; Election Precinct 43 be extended to
follow the new City of Bryan city limit lines and vote at the
current polling location; and that submission be made to the
Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, Voting
Section, Department of Justice, Washington D. C. requesting the
pre-clearance of this Order pursuant to Section 5 of the
Federal Voting Rights Act. A copy is attached.
The next matter before the Court was the appointment of an
individual to serve on the Brazos Valley Council of Governments
Area Agency on Aging Advisory Committee. On motion by
Commissioner Mallard, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the
Court voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Dr. David
Hackethorn to serve on the Brazos Valley Council of Governments
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Area Agency on Aging Advisory Committee.
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The Court next considered revisions to the contract with
Madison Construction Company concerning the roof of the County
Administration Building. On motion by Commissioner Peters,
seconded by the County Judge, the Court voted unanimously to
limit the amount of the revision to $17,200.00.
The next matter for consideration was approval of tax
refund applications from the following individuals and/or
companies:
a) Rene & Sonia Bustamante, Over Payment $5.40
b) Bryan Auto Recycling Sales, Over Payment $158.57
c) Oakwood Mobile Home Community (2), Over Payment $27.16
d) Harold Robert & Sandra McNeese, Over Payment $500.00
e) Four Ags Investments L.P., Payment in error $1,974.70
On motion by Commissioner Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner
Peters, the Court voted unanimously to approve the tax refund
applications.
The Court next considered approval of the minutes of
the Commissioners' Court meetings held in January and
February 2008 on the following dates:
Regular Meetings January - 8tn, 15tn, 22nd, 29th
Regular Meetings February - 5th, 12th, 19th 26th
Workshop February - 5th,
Emergency Meeting February - 18th
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On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner
Mallard, the Court voted unanimously to approve the minutes as
submitted.
The Court next considered a request from County Attorney's
Office for funding from the County Records Management fund for
the purchase of computer/electronic equipment for retention and
viewing of video evidence and two (2) color scanners for
scanning photos provided as evidence for misdemeanor cases.
The estimated cost of the equipment is $3,584.63. On motion by
the County Judge, seconded by Commissioner Mallard, the Court
voted unanimously to approve the request.
The next matter before the Court was consideration of a
request from Candy Gallego for funding from the County Records
Management and Preservation Fund for office furniture to
facilitate the creation, management, maintenance and storage of
records created via transcription, from audio and video
sources. Funding is not to exceed $5,000.00. On motion by
Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Mallard, the
Court voted unanimously to table consideration.
The Court next considered authorizing acceptance of
donated property from Gold's Gym. The office of the Sheriff
has been offered used weight machines and athletic equipment
from Gold's Gym with and estimated value of $29,762.50. On
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motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner
Wassermann, the Court voted unanimously to accept the donated
property.
The Court next considered approval of the Final Plat of
Green Branch Ridge Phase Two-A (Block 1, Lots 1&2), 3.38 Acres
located in Precinct 2. Richard Vance, County Engineer, stated
that he had reviewed the plat and all appeared to be in order.
On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner
Wassermann, the Court voted unanimously to approve the final
plat of Green Branch Ridge Phase Two-A (Block 1, Lots 1&2),
3.38 Acres as submitted.
The Court next considered approval of the Amending Plat
of the Remainder of Lots 1 and 1A, Block 1 to Create Lots 1R
and 1A-R, Block 1 Enchanted Oaks Subdivision, in Precinct 3.
The County Engineer, stated that he had reviewed the plat and
all appeared to be in order. On motion by Commissioner
Mallard, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted
unanimously to approve the Amending Plat of the Remainder of
Lots 1 and 1A, Block 1 to Create Lots 1R and 1A-R, Block 1
Enchanted Oaks Subdivision as submitted.
The Court next considered the request from Wickson Creek
Special Utility District to construct a road bore for water
line installation in the right-of-way of Steep Hollow Road
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approximately 0.2 mile from its intersection with C6 Ranch
Road in Precinct 2. The County Engineer stated that all
appeared to be in order and recommended approval. On motion
by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Wassermann,
the Court voted unanimously to approve the request from
Wickson Creek Special Utility District and authorized the
installation. A copy of the request is attached hereto.
The Court next considered authorizing work outside of
county rights-of-way for the health, safety and welfare of
the general public. The Road and Bridge Department requested
permission to enter the private property of Anthony L
Scarmardo off State Highway 21 for the purpose of clearing up
to a 10 foot strip of land adjacent to the 4.90 acre parcel
of land purchased by Brazos County to accommodate fence
construction around the perimeter of said tract. The site is
located in Precinct 4. On motion by the County Judge,
seconded by Commissioner Wassermann, the Court voted
unanimously to authorize the work.
The next matter before the Court was consideration of a
payment authorization in the amount of $423.00 to A-1 Pump
for the purchase and installation of a new card reader for
the fuel system at the Road & Bridge Department. A purchase
order was not obtained in advance. On motion by the County
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Judge, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted
unanimously to approve the payment authorization.
The Court next considered who will be the managing
agency for the Brazos Valley Wide Are Communications System
(BVWACS). Commissioner Mallard told the Court that yesterday,
in a meeting of the six (6) agencies, the consensus was that
the Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) would be the
managing agency. On motion by Commissioner Mallard, seconded
by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to have
the COG act as the managing agency.
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Under announcement of interest items and possible future
agenda topics the following spoke:
Commissioner Mallard
a) Thanked the Commissioners Court for
allowing him to travel to Washington,
D.C. with the Chamber of Commerce.
Many issues were brought up to the
legislators one being transportation.
They got positive feedback on the High
Speed Rail issue. The local TxDOT was
admonished. There were concerns about
the fuel crisis, health insurance and
costs and airport funding.
b) There will be an IGC meeting this
week. The EOC is now operating in the
new building.
County Judge
a) Introduced Matthew Watkins of the
Eagle who will now be covering the
Courthouse.
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Commissioner Wassermann
a) The Animal Control Ordinance is still
on going. It's almost to the point of
taking it to the cities for approval.
Commissioner Mallard
a) Pandemic Flu was discussed at the IGC
meeting.
Under citizen input and/or concerns, the following
spoke:
Sheriff Chris Kirk
a) Lt. Theresa Pittman is retiring after
22 years of service. There will be a
party on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the
break room at the Sheriff's
Administration Building.
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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
May 20, 2008 have been examined and are approved in open Court
this the ~ day of Cr- , 2008, in Bryan, Brazos
County,_Texa
Randy S
Countv/
Duane Peters
Commissioner, Precinct 2
Carey CaPley, Jr.
Commissoner, Precinct 4
Attest:
Karen McQueen
County Clerk
Lloyd assermann
Commissioner, Precinct 1
Kenny Malla d
Commissioner, Precinct 3
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 2007-2008 BUDGET YEAR
NO. 07/08-31.1 thru 07/08-31.14
On this the 20`h day of May 2008 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 20 May 2008 the Court heard and approved a budget amendment for the
2007-2008 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 11 September 2007, the
following amendment(s) to the original budget are hereby authorized, as described on the attached page(s).
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 20th day of May 2008.
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS.
By:__...
Ra Sims, County Judge
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Original: County Clerk's Office and
attached to the original budget
Copies: County Auditor
County Treasurer
County Budget Officer
Commissioners' Court Minutes
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 07/08 - 31.1
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FUND
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
2500
09 100
CR
Forfeiture-Constable Pct. 1
8,058.75
2500
301 10000
67286000
DR
Equipment - Other
8,058.75
Forfeiture Fund: Constable Pct. #1: Clark
To realize revenues received in excess of budgeted funds for Fiscal Year 2007-2008
Budgeted $300, to date have received $8,358.75. The funds will be used to purchase three tasers and three holsters.
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Date: 5/12/2008
County Jud e Approval Date
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 07/08 - 31.2
Si?mmnst
FUND
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
0100
15000100
59100000
CR
DDEA
3,075.61
0100
91110000
DR
Transfer to Capital Improvement Fund
3,075.61
4500
49028000
ER
Transfer from General Fund
3,075.61
4500
63000500
60360000
DR
Furniture
3,075.61
Personnel/Ca ital Improvement
Fund:Commissioner's Court
To realloca
te funds to fund art of the furniture to be used in the Count Administration Building.
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Date: 5/12/2008
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County Ju ge Approval Date
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 07108 - 31.3
5/20/2008
FUND
DI
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
0100
12500100
59100000
CR
DDEA
441.01
0100
911 10000
DR
Transfer to Capital Improvement Fund
441.01
4500
49028000
CR
Transfer from General Fund
441.01
4500
63000500
60360000
DR
Furniture
441.01
Risk Management/Capital Improvement Fund: Commissioner's Court
To realloca
te funds to fund art of the furniture to be used in the Count Administration Buildin .
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Date: 5/12/2008
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County Jydge Approval Date
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 07/08 - 31.4
5/20/2008
FUND
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
0100
12000100
59100000
CR
DDE:A
3.934.7
0100
91110000
DR
Transfer to Capital Improvement Fund
3,934.72
4500
49028000
CR
Transfer from General Fund
3,934.72
4500
63000500
60360000
DR
Furniture
3,934.72
"Treasurer's Office/Ca ital Improvement Fund: Commissioner's Court
To realloca
te funds to fund art of the furniture to be used in the Count Administration Building.
Prepared By: ifj
Date: 5/12/2008
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 07108 - 31.5
5/20/2008
FUND
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
00
16500100
59100000
CR
DDEA
889.56
O l0U
91110000
DR
Transfer to Capital Improvement Fund
889.56
4500
49028000
CR
Transfer from General Fund
889.56
4500
63000500
60360000
DR
Furniture
889.56
Purchasing/Capital Improvement Fund:Commissioner's Court
To realloca
te funds to fund art of the furniture to be used in the County Administration Buildin .
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Date: 5/13/2008
Department Approval Date
County Jwd'ge Approval
Date
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 07/08 - 31.6
5/20/2008
FUND
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
0100
24201100
59100000
CR
DDEA
1,633.6;
0100
91110000
DR
Transfer to Capital Im rovement Fund
1,633.63
4500
49028000
CR
Transfer from General Fund
1,633.63
_
4500
63000500
60360000
DR
Furniture
1,633.63
Justice of t
he Peace Pct #2.1: Hoo a/Ca ita
l Improvement Fund: Commissioner's Court
To realloca
te funds to fund art of the furniture to be used in the Count Administration Building.
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County Jucjcfe Approval' Date
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 07/08 - 31.7
5/20/2008
FUND
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
0100
24201200
59100000
CR
DDEA
1,474.60
0100
91110000
DR
Transfer to Capital Improvement Fund
1,474.60
4500
49028000
CR
Transfer from General Fund
1,474.60
4500
63000500
60360000
DR
Furniture
1,474.60
Justice of t
he Peace Pct #2.2: Munoz/Capita
l Improvement Fund:Commissioner's Court
To realloca
te funds to fund art of the furniture to be used in the County Administration Buildin .
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 07/08 - 31.8
5/20/2008
FUND
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
0100
1 1001500
61 130000
CR
Contingency
6,900.00
0100
30201100
65350000
_
DR
Gasoline
6.900.00
Constable Pct #2:Lam o
To reallocate funds to provide funding for additional fuel costs for the remainder of the fiscal ear.
Commissioner's Court agenda item 12, May 13, 2008 approved. I ii
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5/13/2008
Department Approval Date
County Jo'e Approval
Date
BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 07/08 - 31.9
5/20/2008
FUND
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
4500
163000500
161130000
1
1 CR
Contin enc
8,271.63
4500
163000500
180101002
1
1 DR
Bldin Renovation-Portables
8,271.63
Capital Improvement Fund: Commissioner's Court _
To reallocate funds to account for the expenditure in the proper account. The expenditure was to WNan
'T'exas Utilities for utility service to the Juvenile Portable 13uildinas. T-
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 07/08 - 31.10
5/20/2008
FUND DIV ACCT PROJ DR/CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease
1100 11002500 61130000 CR Contingency 5,000.00
1100 -F002 500 72155000 DR -Computer Consulting 5,000.00
Hotel Occupancy Tax
"1'o reallocate funds to allow for additional costs associated with adjustments and additions to the
Mosition ebsite.
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Date: 5/14/2008
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 07/08 - 31.11
5/20/2008
FUND
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
0100
23000200
61931000
CR
Visiting Judges
3,500.00
0100
23000200
61620000
DR
Subscri tions & Publications
966.00
0100
23000200
51641000
DR
Visiting Judges
4,140.00
0100
23000200
53100000
DR
Social Securit
320.00
0100
23000200
53800000
DR
Worker's Compensation
6.00
County Court At Law #1- Judicial Support: Matske
To reallocate funds for a visitin 'ud a to be funded out of the correct accounts as an employee as required b
the Internal Revenue Service.
Department Approval
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Date: 5/14/2008
County Jydge Approval
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 07/08 - 31.12
5/20/2008
FUND
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
0100
36000100
65050000
CR
Buildin Maintenance
912.60
0100
36000100
67286000
DR
Equipment-Other
531.00
0100
36000100
60500000
DR
Office Equipment
381.60
Brazos Center
To reallocate funds to allow for the purchase of one (1
) eight (8) step ladder $531, and a six (6) step ladder a
t a
cost of' $381.60.
Prepared By: ifj
Date: 5/14/2008
Department Approval Date
BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 07/08 - 31.13
5/20/2008
FUND
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
0100
56001000
61 130000
CR
Contin gene y
100,000,00
0100
91110000
DR
"I'ransler to Ca ital lm rovcmcnt
100.000.OO
4500
49028000
CR
Transfer from General Fund
100.000.00
i
4500
63000500
80440000
DR
band
100.000.00
Capital Im rovement Fund: Commissioner's Court and Road & Bridge
To reallocate funds to allow for fencin and clearing o
f land as art of the purchase agreement when land
was purchased.
Department Approval Date
Prepared By: ifj
Date: 5/15/2008
unty Judge'"Approval Date
BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 07108 - 31.14
5/20/2008
FUND
DIV
ACCT
PROJ
DR/CR
ACCOUNT NAME
Increase
Decrease
0100
0100
14000100
14000100
59100000
61680000
CR
DR
DDEA
Training
17,000.00
17,000.00
Information Technology
To realloca
te funds to allow for on si ht trainin to be conducted b IBM on Customized Universe Courses.
Department Approval Date
Prepared By: if
Date: 5/16/2008
County JucJge Approval Date
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PERSONNEL
CHANGE OF STATUS REQUESTS
Commissioner Court Date: May 20, 2008
Department Submitting Information: Human Resources
Purpose of Submissions: Consider and Take Action on Change Reauests
Department Submitting Employee Request Action Requested
Request(s) Applies To
District Clerk Hutcherson, Carmen Resignation
Exposition Complex Chapman, Lora Resignation
Wolfe, Joan Promotion &
Cell phone Allowance
Juvenile Services Bowie, Demuntz
State Stipend
Marchant, Nikki
Resignation
Nelson, Drae
Resignation
Overall, Jena
New Hire
Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Guzman, Gina
Resignation
Justice of the Peace Pct. 2.1 Wieters, Rebecca New Hire
Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 Vela, Elizabeth R. New Hire
Sheriff's Office - Jail
Watson, Brandon New Hire
Approved in Commissioners' Court: May 20, 2008•
County Judge's or Commissioner's Signature:
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ORDER DIVIDING ONE ELECTION PRECINCT AND
COMBINING INTO ANOTHER ELECTION PRECINCT
WHEREAS, the City of Bryan approved Ordinance # 1756 annexing 121.8 acres
of land located in Voting Precinct 3a on April 8, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the new boundary lines of the City of Bryan do not follow the
existing election precinct lines created by Brazos County; and
WHEREAS, Section 42.007 states "A commissioners court may not establish a
county election precinct containing territory inside a city with a population or 10,000 or
more and unincorporated territory outside the city"; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner's Court is desirous of complying with the City of
Bryan city limit lines, and the Texas Election Code; and
WHEREAS, compliance with the Texas Election Code requires the division of
one (1) voting precinct and combining the annexed portion into another voting precinct;
and
WHEREAS, Section 42.008 (1) of the Texas Election Code provides for
combining election precincts;
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT
OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, that
Pursuant to Section 42.007 of the Texas Election Code that Election Precinct 3a
be divided to follow the City of Bryan city limit lines in Brazos County, Texas, to wit:
1. Election Precinct 3a be divided and be combined with Election Precinct 43;
2. Election Precinct 43 be extended to follow the new City of Bryan city limit
lines and vote at the current polling location;
3. That submission be made to the Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights
Division, Voting Section, Department of Justice, Washington D.C. requesting
the preclearance of this Order pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Voting
Rights Act
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ADOPTED this day of , 2008 by a vote of AYES __4 and NAYS.
ATTEST:
Randy,gims, County Judge
Karen McQueen, County Clerk
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BRAZ i /
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT ACTION FORM
DEPARTMENT Road and Bridge NUMBER 56001000
DATE OF COURT MEETING: May 20, 2008
ITEM: Request from Wickson Creek Special Utility District to construct a road bore for water line
installations in the right of way of Steep Hollow Road (approximately 0.2 from its intersection with
C 6 Ranch Road). Site is located in precinct 2.
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:
SUBM T ED BY: A VED'fY:
Richard F. Vance, P.E. Commissioner E. Duane Peters
County Engineer Precinct 2
CC2008-033
This Request is Approved 1 Denied ❑ by Commissioners' Court
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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) Wickson Creek Special Utility District
proposes to place a (type) Waterline within across- . the right-of-way of
(road) gTFFpp gpyT,nw Rpm 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.
Construction of this line will begin on or after theme day of mny 20pg.
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Firm: Wicl on Creek Special Utility District
By.
Title. General Manager
Address: P. 0. Box 4756
Bryan, Texas 77805
Phone: 979-589-3030
APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS'
COURT ON:
Date
Randy Sims ounty Judge
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