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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-04-19-0900AM-Regular• BRAZOS COUNTY BRYAN, TEXAS AGENDA BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT 5= "'r7 f 5 PI 'l 4 4 THE COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1999 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS' COURTROOM OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 300 EAST 26= STREET, SUITE 115, BRYAN, TEXAS. 1. Invocation - Commissioner Thornton. 2. Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Thornton. C~ 3. Citizens input and/or concerns. At this time, the Judge will open the floor to citizens wishing to address the Court on county-related issues not scheduled on the agenda Please limit subject matter to five minutes. The Commissioners will receive the information, conduct research into the matter, and/or place the matter on a future agenda for discussion. (A recording is made of the meeting; therefore, please give your name and address for the record.) Consider and take action on agenda items 4 -17: c i 4. Budget Amendment No. 98/99-19. 5. Personnel Change of Status. 6. Payment of Claims. 7. Request by Bryan Independent School District for delivery of material to the Special Opportunity School garden by the County Road & Bridge Department. 8. Request by Commissioner, Precinct 3, for out-of-state travel to attend the National Association of Counties Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, July 16-20, 1999. 9. Posting of speed limits on Cain Road, Gandy Road and North Graham Road located in Precinct 1. 10. Tax Resale Deed and authorization for County Judge to execute tax resale deed for Tract # 1: Lot 7, Block 2, Sunset Addition No. 2. City of Bryan to Jacqueline Foster and Lufus Foster. 11. Request by Agricultural Extension agent for out-of-state travel to attend the National Range Evaluation Contest in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, May 4-7,1999. voL / PAQP-~. S 9mm" , i i Commissioners Count Meeting Aga & April 19,1999 Page Two 12. Request by Agricultural Extendon agent for out-of-stue travel to attend the America's Leading Youth Eatrepreaauship Teacher Training and the 31' Annual 'p Educator's Conference in Orlando, Florida, May 11-15,1999. 13. Blanket Purchase Orders for Juvenile Services Department: , a. 54,000.00 to Bryan Independent School District for Boot Camp meals b. 51,000.00 to Advantage Rental Cars for cars and vans c. 52,500.00 to Art of Living Counseling Center 14. Requisitions from Capital Projects Fund: a Port Hub for Computer & Network Services b. HP Printers for stock replacement (Replacement Account) c. Desks and credenzas for Commissioners Court 15. Acceptance of roads and drainage structures in Nantucket Phase FoudMariner's Cove, Faraway Island Drive and portions of Harper's Ferry Road and Wayfarer Lane for county maintenance. Site is located in Precinct 1. 16. Acceptance of Warranty Deed from Joseph A. Mikeska and wife Dorothy T. Mikeska for improvements to Old Wellborn Road located in Precinct 1. 17. Request from Wellborn Special Utility District to construct two road bores for water line installation in the rights-of--way of Straub Road and I&GN Road. Site is located in Precinct 1. I S. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics. 19. Call for citizen input and/or concerns. 20. Adjourn. i 7* Courthouse is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaoes are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made two business days before the meeting. To make arrangements, call (409) 361-4102. I * F •i I •I •I • BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS/ MEETING ON A edd 9 14? 9 9 AT 140A.M. /RrW. PRINT NAME ORGANIZATION / COMPANY / CITIZEN JAM nc-~.-1,¢/' S .4f1. Fl' cJ c .a °~/v~T,fL ~r~ f! ~4soc~ T/cw' 4 aea a ZZ Zl= tiS 7-y6 x L L44d cawux VVOL- -j AUIL 6 F • COMMISSIONERS' COURT REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 1999 t 6 c f 1 r A regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas was held in the Commissioners' Courtroom in the Courthouse in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 1999, with the following members of the Court present: Alvin W. Jones, County Judge, Presiding; Tony Jones, Commissioner of Precinct 1; Wm. S. Thornton, Commissioner of Precinct 2; Randy Sims, Commissioner of Precinct 3; Carey Cauley, Jr., Commissioner of Precinct 4; Mary Ann Ward, County Clerk. Attached is a list of the citizens and officials in attendance. Commissioner Thornton gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. Under citizen input and/or concerns, Demetrios Basdekas asked questions and made comments relating to the budget cycle and asked the outcome of the right-of-way dispute. The Court next considered Budget Amendment #98/99-19.1 through 19.3, which would set up a budget for the Bail Bond Board, transfer longevity funds to Computer/Network Services Department from the Auditor's budget, and reallocate funds for TNCP Training. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to approve the budget amendment as submitted, a copy of which is attached hereto. The Court proceeded to consider the change of status of the following employees. N= DEPARTMENT REASON Duran, Consuela Brazos Center New Employee Gooden, Melvin Juvenile Serv. Resignation Holland, Matthew Juvenile Serv. Resignation Longely, Glenn C MPO New Emp P/T Temp i ~ if ACS Flo . L.«_-~y'.,.~~...L.~t J..L.►+W.ai~u.4~..__... ...w. . . .~N • _ .i rL. . .'r. 0 i I I Commissioners Court meeting April 19, 1999 2 u 01 101 On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Sims, 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: 99-005855 through 99-006081 On motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Claims as submitted. The Court next considered a request by the Bryan Independent School District for delivery of material to the Special Opportunity School garden by the County Road & Bridge Department. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to authorize the use of a County truck to deliver material to the Special Opportunity School. The next matter for consideration by the Court was a request submitted by Commissioner Sims seeking approval for out of state travel for himself. Commissioner Sims would be traveling to St. Louis, Missouri to attend the National Association of Counties Conference July 16-20, 1999. On motion by the County Judge, seconded by Commissioner Thornton, the Court voted unanimously to grant the request from Commissioner Sims and approved payment of out of state travel expense for him. The Court next considered the posting of speed limits on Cain Road, Gandy Road and North Graham Road located in Precinct 1. In a Public Hearing held Monday, April 12, 1999 it was recommended that the speed limit on Cain Road be set at 40 mph; the speed limit on Gandy Road be set at 50 mph; and the speed limit on North Graham Road be set at 55 mph. On motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to set the speed limits as recommended. Va Ar 4 63 V y4 L i I r f t i r r C i I P .y c t• Commissioners Court meeting April 19, 1999 3 On motion by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to authorize the County Judge to execute a Tax Resale Deed to the following individual: Jacqueline Foster and Lufus Foster - Lot 7, Block 2, Sunset Addition No. 2, City of Bryan, Brazos County, Texas The next matter for consideration by the Court was a request submitted by Agricultural Extension Agent, Eric Zimmerman, seeking approval for out of state travel for himself. Mr. Zimmerman would be traveling to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to act as chaperone and coach for the Brazos County Range Evaluation Team May 4-7, 1999. On motion by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to grant the request from the Extension Agent and approved payment of out of state travel expense for him. The Court next considered a request submitted by the County Extension Agent, Lupe Landeroa seeking approval for out of state travel for herself. Ms. Landeros would be traveling to Orlando, Florida to attend the "America's Leading Youth Entrepreneurship Teacher Training" May 11-13, 1999 and the 3`d Annual Entrepreneurship Educator's Conference May 14- 15, 1999. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to grant the request from the County Extension Agent and approved payment of out of state travel expense for Ms. Lupe Landeros. The Court proceeded to consider the following blanket Purchase Orders: Bryan ISD Juvenile Serv $4,000 Advantage Rental Juvenile Serv $1,000 Art of Living Juvenile Serv $2,500 On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Blanket Purchase Orders as submitted. The Court next considered approval of requisitions from the Capital Projects Fund for the following purchases: Vii A • . ' d..•--.u ~s.i•~-i~ .a+:.4.err.,a..~i._..,...a...iu.n..il...'. r..,~._........ d.._.. a,'-..e ~ . _,....w.~_~ _ . . ~J r~ Commissioners Court meeting April 19, 1999 4 a) Port Hub for Computer/Network Services $365.00 - vendor, MicroAge, Inc.. b) Hewlett Packard Printers for stock replacement for $1,288.00- vendor Hewlett Packard. c) Desks and Credenzas for Commissioners Court $2,868.00 - vendor, Texas Department of Corrections. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Jones, the Court voted unanimously to approve the requisitions to be paid from Capital Projects Fund. The Court next considered acceptance of roads and drainage structures in Nantucket Phase Four/Mariner's Cove, Faraway island Drive and portions of Harper's Ferry Road and Wayfarer Lane for county maintenance. The sites are located in Precinct 1. On motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Thornton, the Court voted unanimously to accept for county maintenance the previously named roads and drainage structures in Nantucket Phase Four. The Court next considered acceptance of a Warranty Deed for improvements to old Wellborn Road in Precinct 1. On motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Thornton, the Court voted unanimously to authorize the County Judge to accept on behalf of Brazos County a Warranty Deed from Joseph A. Mikeska and wife Dorothy T. Mikeska for the improvements to Old Wellborn Road. The Court next considered the request from Wellborn Special Utility District to construct two road bores for water line installation in the right-of-way of Straub Road. 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 Jones, seconded by Commissioner Thornton, the Court voted unanimously to approve the request from Wellborn Special Utility District and authorized the installation. A copy of the request is attached hereto. Under citizen input and/or concerns, Demetrios Basdekas continued with his comments on the following: P IL AGA Commissioners Court meeting April 19, 1999 ,i ,i I i r i 5 a. Asked about budget cycles. b. Openness in County Government, feels the county should once again hold evening meetings c. Budget deliberation should be open to the public d. Asked if Ad Hoc meetings were open to the public e. Asked the status of the Expo Center f. Asked if there would be a vote of the people for funding of the Expo Center. g. His reason for attending meeting is tat he feels he has something to give to the committee and tries to stay informed. h. Asked that all budget hearings be done in the Commissioners Courtroom i. Asked that department head request be made available to the public. J. Asked that copies of budget available at no more than $.03 per page. k. Septic Tank inspections are important, what is the County doing about that problem. 1. He feels that rural citizens are 2nd class citizens. M. Who gains from economic development, not the rural folks. He challenged the Court's decision to offer a tax abatement to Decisionone considering the company's financial status. n. He questioned money going to DecisionOne through the EDC. What happens if Decisionone goes bankrupt. Under announcements the following made comment: 1. Commissioner Jones talked about the railroad crossing at Rock Prairie Road and the need to hold a Public Hearing on the change of name of three roads in his precinct. 2. Judge Jones informed the Court that he and Robert Worley would be going to Austin later this day to speak to the legislature. There being no further business to come before the Court, the meeting was adjourned. VOL-Jk-PAAM 94J, ~~lA~ - .1• _ ,_f.. L. - . ~.L.a_r...._,.rrl.,~su.w ~.._LS<L..La.b.~ -~.J~........~...-. a w.. t..r _ ti,..~ _ . • The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court meeting held April 19, 1999 have been examined and are approved in open Court this the 'rM day of in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. Alvin Jones County Judge T y Jove Commissioner, Precinct No. 1 Wm. S. Thornton Commissioner, Precinct No. 2 Carey C y, Jr. 77 Commissioner, Precinct No. 4 't aAZ";~- Randy Sims Commissioner, Precinct No. 3 ary Ward County Clerk I I y' BRAZOS COMM, TEXAS BUDGET AMMMMEPIT(S) FOR THE 1998-1999 BUDGET YEAR NO. 98/99 19.1 through 19.3 On this the 19LD of April 1999 at a regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court, the following members were present: Alvin W. Jones, County Judge, Presiding Tony Jones, Commissioner, Precinct 1j Wm. S. Thornton, Commissioner, Precinct 2; Randy Sims, Commissioner, Precinct 3; Carey Cauley, Commissioner, Precinct 4; Mary Ann Ward, County Clerk. The following proceedings were held: THAT WHEREAS, on April 19, 1999 the Court heard and approved a budget amendment for the 1998-1999 budget year for Brazos County, Texas. 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 September 1, 1998 the following amendment(s) to the original are hereby authorized, as described on the attached page(s). ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 19`" day of April 1999. THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. By: Alvin W. Jones, County Judge Original: County Clerk's Office and attached to the original budget Copies: County Auditor County Treasurer Commissioners' Court Minutes 1 r • • •I BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 98/99-19.1 4/19/99 FD DIV ACCT PROJ DR/CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 75 770001 516300 Dr. Hourly - Part time 1,000.00 75 770001 531000 Dr. Social Security 77.00 75 770001 532000 Dr. Retirement 110.00 75 770001 538000 Dr. Worker's Compensation 2.00 75 770001 606000 Dr. Office Supplies 400.00 75 450100 Cr. Interest - Account 1.189.00 Bail Bond Board Fund To seta a budget for the Bail Bond Board w hich was approved at their regular meeting April 9, 1999 for the fiscal year 1998-1999. This amendment is presented to the Commissioners Court for courtesy only and to facil itate accounting procedures or the Pentamation Software System. AU res onsibUity or this budget is with the Bail Bond Board. Falk, h f i i r ' 1 I 41 Yp ' T BRAZOS COUNT Y9 irifEAS BUDGET ANUMM UM No. "N9-19.2 4/19/'99 FD DIV ACCT PROS DR/CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Deaman 01 140001 518100 Dr. Lon evi Pa 129,00 01 160001 518100 Cr. _Longevity Pa 129.00 Longevity Pa Transfer To transfer budget for longevity a with the transfer of employee from the Auditor's Office to the CNS department. r 1 r It •1 ,ll-~ I ' / \ C~ a • • BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 98/99.19.3 4/19/99 FD DIV ACCT PROJ DR/CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 30 1921 618010 192199 Dr. Travel 6,500.00 30 1921 725900 192199 Cr Professional Fees-Other 6,500.00 TNCP Training Grant To transfer budget from Professional Fees-Other to Travel as approved by the Criminal Justice Division. is • ek ems. : VOL --j-0 paG~~ ~ l , BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ACTION FORM DEPARTMENT Road and Bridge NUMBER 560001 DATE OF COURT MEETING: AoA 19, 1999 ITEM: Request from Wellborn Shed, al Ut31tty District to construct 2 road bones for water line Installation in the rights of way of Straub Road and 18GN Road. Site is located in SOURCE OF FUNDS: N/A 1. PRESENTATION: A) No worts will be permitted between front slope andfor back slope. B) The line shall be Installed 1) within 3.6 of and parallel to the right-d-way tine andfor T) In the case of a road bore, perpendicular to the right-of-way line. C) If clearing of brush, trees and other obstruction is necessary, ft shall be the Applicants responsibility to do so and to remove all cleared brush, trees etc. from County right-of-way. D) 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 Bravos County Engineer. : E) Construction shall be In strict conformance to the latest Texas Manual of Uniform Tragic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published by the Texas Department of Transportation, and all other State and Federal laws governing utility construction. X S MITT ED Y: APPROVE Richard F. Vance, P. E. Corn . sion y Jones County Engineer Precinct 1 CC99-030 Approved0l DenledO by Commissioners' Court Date: 4 - iq --If -S4K`- 4 Alvin W. Jones, ounty Judge t' i Va AG 4~171 1 ~ .C...a..ris.d.~.....r:...a.~a1.l::iw~'.'.d~+tJ~G..dLrY.:s:niw~.ri..:3~+..iisrr~«.:a+...}lF%.' •~t~[:ir.uuL'ti..+:.,Wi~rb,.i9rt-,•e•-~.;.1,wc..s•an.'a~.dx'.1.,i _ r OEQUEST FOR PROPOSED INSTALLATION IN COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE COMMISSIONERS'.000RT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE BRYAN, TEXAS 77803 ltJe~l ~ov ~aa.l Formal notice Is hereby gig n that (applicant) 4711 proposes t lace a (ty e) o re. within the right-of-way of (road). Q o b c o C7 In Brazos County, Texas as follows: The location or description of the proposed Installation Is more fully shown by = copies of the drawings attached to this notice. 1 understand and agree that: 1. The County Engineer must be notified 72 hours prior to the beginning of construction in order that they might be on hand to designate the actual location of the installation. 2. That all'damage to the roadways and right-of-ways will be repaired to their original condition to the satisfaction of the County Engineer. 3. That 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. That Brazos County is in no way responsible for any damage that might occur to any existing utility lines in the right-of-way. • 5. That the line will be constructed and maintained on the County right-ol- way in accordance with governing laws. 6. That the line or lines will be constructed no less than forty-eight inches (48') lower than the center of the roadway whether there is, or is not, a borrow ditch. ' 7. That all sites will be barricaded during the construction period. onstruction of this line will begin on or after (date) a5`'day of 1 0--'7t►4. ,1s 99 - Firm: /born By: Title: Address: , - . APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ON: 4 _ t9- • Date - 4L-~ Alvin W. Jones County Judge f 42-t Ufi b-Aj D,: j I i .I I ~ I 1 i F r' 1 j I i Spencer's Cove Subvision i a I E $ 3 & 1 E t N I Johnston I I I santho ~O J s Msidlks t ' 1 m 200' Q March 1999 0~ p • L ~ M• •M qM 1 ' IM • ( l O VO T Wellborn Special Utility District P "I` Proposed 4" Waterline a 1 & GN Road, from Stroub Road to iris Lone Brazos County, TX (Precint 1) ! r..~..L.w411u~..~w.....J....f~~u..~...Lr..~___ .+._...ri.~....1._a+r.L..Y+i•.d/YJL.'~HW.uc~...uJ...L an.u...Y..LuM. ...•1u.(~•MS__ . . r ..r/.1... u• ......•.J.1 . .J. ~i I h • • • • i 7S'ROw . T°,~`~` y~q~• _ .a.~f'Y Y'om' ~ . _ ~ _ ~ ~ i REQUEST FOR PROPOSED INSTALLATION IN COUNTY RIGHT-0F-WAY TO THE COMMISSIONERS'.000RT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE BRYAN, TEXAS 778ee01r31, q~~~ c~ Formal notice Is he eby given that (applicant) _N'' lot l sy'v ci proposes to lace a ype) LAW C_-o within the right-of-way of (road) N 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 they might be on hand to designate the actual location of the installation. E E l , I 2. That all damage to the roadways and right-of-ways will be repaired to their original gondition to the satisfaction of the County Engineer. 3. That 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. That Brazos County Is in no way responsible for any damage that might occur to any existing utility lines in the right-of-way. 5. That the line will be constructed and maintained on the County right-of- way In accordance with governing laws. 6. That the line or lines will be constructed no less than forty-eight inches (48") lower than the center of the roadway whether there is, or is not, a borrow ditch. 7. That all sites will be barricaded during the construction period. Construction of this One wi begin on or after (date) a5%ay of '1 j 0-ye-k . 19 ~1 . Firm: By: Title: Address: r 4 r APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ON: Date Alvin W. Jones County Judge 74 voL i it 100' ROW f 2P i G 3r oov©t 8"PIPE ROW ,~..w.t pt s~•.~l ~ls ~~T r. ~ ~ i ~ has been intent"ionally left blank c e e -oft" 112 -I` I i 7 1 t r vo i • I II u II d~ i I i G i 1 I wit