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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-11-18-1000AM-SpecialJ • 9 11 I4 !'l, i BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING THE COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL MEET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1991, AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS' COURTROOM OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 300 EAST 26TH STREET, SUITE 115, BRYAN, TEXAS. 1. Invocation. • 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Consider and take action on Resolution in support of the construction of a state prison in the City of Bryan. 4. Consider and take action on request from GTE SOUTHWEST INCORPORATED.to install a communication line within the right- of-way of the following roads: a. Britten Road in Precinct 4 b. Macey Road in Precinct 2 5. Consider and take action on request from Ferguson Crossing Pipe Line Company for authorization to install a natural gas line within the right-of-way of the following roads: a. Silver Hill Road in Precinct 4 b. Elmo Weedon Road in Precinct 3 5. Consider and take action on work outside of county rights-of- way for the enhancement of county road projects. 7. Consider and take action on exemption from competitive bidding requirements of local government code, section 262.024(x)(4) for professional services in connection with the November 5, 1991 election. 8. Consider and take action authorizing the County Judge to accept Grant Easements for the Macey Road Project in Precinct lr~ u 9. Consider and take action concerning reconstruction of a portion of Graham Road in Precinct 1. 10. Consider and take action on Budget Amendment for the 1991-92 budget. 11. Consider and take action on personnel change of status. 12. Consider and take action on payment of claims. 13. Executive Session to discuss personnel matters under Art. 6252-17(2)(8) VTCS. 14. Consider and take action on Executive Session. 15. Adjourn i fiK BRAZOS COUNTy`~_ /r... BRYAN.TEXAS f Y ; Y_~ _ ' ~ ~ AGRNDA 1lOI._y_PA0- E-Z43- COMMISSIONERS' COURT SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1991 1 A special 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 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 1991, with the following members of the Court present: R. J. Holmgreen, County Judge, Presiding; Gary Norton, Commissioner of Precinct 1; Walter Wilcox, Commissioner of Precinct 2; Randy Sims, Commissioner of Precinct 3; Milton Turner, Commissioner of Precinct 4; Mary Ann Ward, County Clerk. The following citizens and officials were in attendance: Ruth McLeod Executive Assistant Carol Palmer Admin. Asst. to County Judge Bea Green Secretary to Commissioners Rosalie Todaro Auditor's Office Cheryl Turney Auditor's Office A. H. Winder County Engineer Sandie Walker Treasurer Ron Miller Sheriff Gary Luthar Grimes County EMC Commissioner Sims gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. On motion by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commis- sioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to adopt a resolution supporting the establishment and operation of a state maximum security prison in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. The Court next considered the two (2) requests from GTE Southwest. The first to install an underground cable along Britten Road in Precinct 4 and the second to place a buried cable under and along the right-of-way on Macey Road in Precinct 2. The County Engineer stated that all appeared to be in order and recommended approval of both requests. On motion by Commissioner Turner, seconded by Commissioner Norton, the Court voted unanimously to approve the two (2) requests from GTE Southwest and authorized the installations. The Court next considered two (2) requests from Ferguson Crossing Pipeline Company. The first to place a 6 5/8" O.D. ill vOL--4-P I I Commissioners' Court meeting November 18, 1991 • • • steel natural gas line across Silver Hill Road approximately 1.4 miles southeast of SH 21 in Precinct 4. The second to place a 8 5/8" O.D. steel natural gas line under Elmb•Weedon Road 792' northeast of SH 30 in Precinct 3. The County Engineer stated that all appeared to be in order and recommended approval. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Turner, the Court voted unanimously to approve the two (2) requests from Ferguson Crossing Pipeline Company and authorized the installations. A copy of the request is attached hereto. The Court next considered authorizing work outside of county rights-of-way for the enhancement of county road projects. The Road and Bridge Department requests permission to enter the private property of Emil Mikulec, the Payne Ranch and E.J. Irick all on Dilly Shaw Tap Road for the purpose of cutting back underbrush along the fence row to promote better visibility for safe traffic conditions. On motion by Commissioner,Wilcox, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to authorize the work. A copy of each request is attached hereto. The Court next considered a Wavier of Competitive Bidding Requirements as provided in the Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a)(4) of Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes for the purchase of personal and/or profession service of Election Consulting from Bill McLeod owner of Texas Voting Systems, Inc.. This was necessitated due to the fact that Bill McLeod is a single source provider of the necessary service. On motion by Commissioner Wilcox, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Waiver of Competitive Bidding Requirements and authorized the payment for all professional services from the designated individual for the fiscal year 1992. The Court next considered authorizing the County Judge to accept Grant Easements on behalf of Brazos County for the Macey Road Project in Precinct 2 from the following persons: Commissioners' Court meeting November 18, 1991 1. Neil Barnhill and wife Mina F. Barnhill 2. Jim E. Wehmeyer 3. Clifford Edward Johnson and wife Nellie R. Johnson 4. Ben C. Williams and wife Neoma D. Williams 5. Mabry Weldon Rosier and wife Helen L. Rosier 6. James G. Rosier and wife Rachel Rosier 7. Louis T. Corgey and wife Marie A. Corgey 8. Joyce Inez Reid and Thena Elizabeth Parrott 9. Jessie Wilson Estate 10. Howard W. Hoegemeyer, Trustee 11. Leonra Wilson Individually and as Independent Executrix of the Estate of Billie J. Wilson, Deceased 12. Opal Margaret Holidy and Bonnia Faye Baty, Co- Independent Executrices under the Last Will and Testament of Roy P. Hardin, Deceased 13. Adolph A. Kopetsky and wife Millie P. Kopetsky 14. L. E. Ford and wife Odissia Williams Ford 15. Albert A. Kopetsky and wife Della Kopetsky On motion by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commissioner Sims the Court voted unanimously to accept the Grant Easements and ordered them filed in the Official Records of Brazos County. On motion by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commis- sioner Turner, the Court voted unanimously to reconstruct Graham Road from the northeast right-of-way line of FM 2154 to the southwest right-of-way line of Highway 6 South. Money for the project will come from State Lateral Road Funds and Road & Bridge #2 Funds. The County Engineer recommended the project be delayed until mid March of 1992. A proposition was forwarded to the City of College Station to participate in the project. The Court next considered Budget Amendment #91-92-03, which would transfer funds budgeted for the Non Departmental Department to the Minimum Security Jail. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Turner, the Court voted unanimously to approve the budget amendment as submitted, a copy of which is attached hereto. V O_ i Commissioners' Court meeting November 18, 1991 The Court proceeded to consider the change of'status of • the following employees. NAME DEPARTMENT Ramirez, Ann Burkheiser, K. Bosquez, Dorothy Anastasi, Vince Blake, Stacie D. Bennett, Linda REASON Resignation Resignation Promotion 6 mon Increase 6 mon Increase 6 mon Increase On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Norton, 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: • 10 General Fund Claims-22679-thru-22888 Claims-22117-thru-22379 20 Road & Bridge Claims-22611-thru-22678- 21 Boonville Cemetery Claims-22380-thru------- 24 C.O. Debt Service Claims-22381-thru-22383- 54 Health Department Claims-22393-thru-22418- 60 Payroll Claims-22419-thru-22433- 61 Health & Life Ins---------- Claims-22434-thru------- 90 Brazos County Grants Claims-22435-thru-22595- 97 Narc. Traf. Task Force Claims-22596-thru-22610- On motion by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commis- sioner Turner, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Claims as submitted. At 10:47 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 as allowed under Section (6252-17(2)(g) Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes. At 11:15 a.m. the County Judge announced the meeting open to the public. On motion by Commissioner Wilcox, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to approve the change of status of Richard Warner as requested by the Sheriff. There being no further business to come before the Court, the meeting was adjourned. Juvenile Serv. Co. Crt. at Law #2 Juvenile Serv. Brazos Center Tax Office Tax Office The foregoing minutes have been examined and approved in open Court this the day of , t9j~ in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. //O~~ R. J. olmgreen County Judge Walter Wilcox Commissioner, Precinct 2 Milton Turner Commissioner, Precinct 4 I V0L_+-PAGE._4.8- O~ s~ Cary Nor Commies er, Precinct 1 Randy Si Commis oner, Precinct 3 /6~k z,-" 1 Mar Ann Ward County Clerk II • NOTICE OF COMMUNICATION LINE INSTALLATION DATE October 25. 1991 • TO THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT OF Brazos COUNTY ATTENTION COUNTY JUDGE: Formal nonce is hereby given that GTE SOUTHWEST INCORPORATED will construct a communication line within the right-of-way of a County Road in Brazos County, as follows: Beginning at the intersection of FM1687 (Sandy Point Rd.) at the Northwest Corner of Britten Rd. and proceed to Bury telephone cable five feet inside and parallel to the Northern most Right Of Way of Britten for a distance of 2200' to Union Pacific Resources. Telephone Cable is to be buried a minimum of 30" deep. The location and description of this line and associated appurtenances is more fully shown by copes of drawings attached to this notice. The line will be constructed and maintained on the County Road right-of-way in accordance with governing laws. Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, it is expressly understood that tender of this notice by the GTE Southwest Incorporated does not constitute a waiver, surrender, abandonment or impairment of any property rights, franchise, easement, license, authority, permission, privilege or right now granted by law or may be granted in the future and any provision or provisions so construed shall be null and void. Construction of this line will begin on or after February 15 19 GTE SOUTHWEST INCORPORATED Alan Colley 0 SPninr Engineer - OSP Address P- 0- Box '4158 - Vo PAGE At--- MC 800847 ED-135 (AEV.1-88) ® GTE Southwest Incorporated By MC 600664 ED•1721REV 1.661 AMA 500TH CE= NTRAL ,A,1 DteT. 45 0 o t 00-Me1 8. CUPP DAII 9-25-gl DwAU"er B. CU1PP DA-M q- 25-91 I I AJ-P"OVM BY DATE V ® Southwest LMATIM Q Kc i n i cum,,m 13 R A N S -L_ IV W. D. klm 3 P MC Bo12-4 r_. ED-178 (REV.1.88) ® GTE Southwest NOTICE OF COMMUNICATION Incorporated LINE INSTALLATION EMENEEMEN DATE November 1, 1991 • TO THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY % 10 001101 0-- ATTENTION COUNTY JUDGE: 0 :i Ii s By Formal notice is hereby given that GTE SOUTHWEST INCORPORATED will construct a communication line within the right-of-way of a County Road in BRAZOS County, BRYAN, TEXAS as follows: From the intersection of FM974 & Macey Road going East on Macey Road approximately 4/10 of a mile, we propose to bore two-pair buried drop across Macey Road from L-111 Pd63-lx. After boring Macey Road we propose to bury the drop approximately 500' going North on Macey Road 5' within the Right-Of-Way to Private Property. This work is being done to provide service to Danny R. McClain on Service Order 1125557. The location and description of this line and associated appurtenances is more fully shown by two copies of drawings attached to this notice. The line will be constructed and maintained on the County Road right-of-way in accordance with governing laws. Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, it is expressly understood that tender of this notice by the GTE Southwest Incorporated does not constitute a waiver, surrender, abandonment or impairment of any property rights, franchise, easement, license, authority, permission, privilege or right now granted by law or may be granted in the future and any provision or provisions so construed shall be null and void. Construction of this line will begin on or after November 4. 19 91, GTE SOUTHV)LEST INCORPORATED Alan Colley 4Pninr Engineering L OSP Address R n Rnx 4158 1 V O L___ _P G E4 7/ 3D • Pza~~t~ 2oA~ 8oe~ .3v } • is ~ •I 1 •1 11 1 1 ^y r. .rl O/ 1 1 a v ' 1 1 • I 1 . I a .llt 1 •1 J • 1 a•, J MC 600664 FORK ED 172 (REV 6-7E) SAL TELEPHONE COMPANY AIKA , Or THE SoLfrmwlclrr TAX O1fi. LGPJITION ow,a„II,.,,SyoQy 7A~(LaPo,,l,. lo-3i-9l w~ 1livu fT al►Tt WCA ff IVTS sEn~_d Poo fo © TEXAS GENERAL EXCHANGE TARIFF MAP SUPPLEMENT SECTION 6 AL Kurten, Texas ONE Exchange Area Boundary E 3rd Revised SHEET NO. 3fiA ZEST CANCELLING 2nd Revised SHEET NO. ~3( )M RICHARD FUNK VICE PRESIDENT- -REVENUE REQUIREMENTS 11 ~ I . X i ' r• T ti i •t ~ Cp1M.M. moon w.w.. 40 lks COS 0 ~ o c r ~ , G % 1 t -s - wee - ce ~ 0 Mrl NE 2 n O s NOTICE OF PROPOSED INSTALLATION IN COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE BRYAN, TEXAS 77803 FROM: REt Type Installation, Road, Precinct Ferguson Crossing Pipe Line CO-Crossing X , Parallel Install. P.O. Drawer 380 Road: Silver Hill Road Lyons, Texas 77863 Precinct No.t 4 • Formal notice is hereby given that (Applicant) Ferguson Crossing Pi pp Line Co. proposes to place a (type) 11 0-n- St-PP-1 al gas pipeline within the right-of-way of (Road) _qilvpr Hill gn;kci in Brazos County, Texas as follower The location or description of the proposed installation is more fully shown by three copies of the drawings attached to this notice. (Applicant) Ferguson eroGgi nca Pine , understand and agree that: Line Co. 1. The County Engineer must be notified 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 rights-of-way 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 eAketing 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 leas than forty-eight inches (48") 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.• That all roads be bored to forty feet (40') on either side of the centerline of the right-of-way or cased for such distance. 8. That all sites will be barracaded during construction period. 9. That the normal charge is $500 per crossing and/or $40 per rod when paralleling the roadway established by the Commissioners' Court on January 28, 1985. Construction of this line will begin on or after (date) 11-17-91 . APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS' OURT. (Applic nt) Fer uson Crossing Pipe Line Co. (date approved) Br zos County Judge Company Represent tive Brazos County, Texas Telephone No. 409-596-2083 Y • s W ~yjla L 1A ~ti66 Wt PROPOSED PIPELINE sago 13~ PROPOSED PIPELINE 41, 1 ~ Y ' Q a aYom~~y ax PLAN SCALE I I"s 20' A A a' Y ~ o W ~ 7 d d wd 95 90 PROFILE SCALE, HORIZ. 1°= 20 VERT. 1'. I O' , a`~ axa ~ tQ` i , r No Iw I t i sk W a ' O W d p 09 I05 too 95 90 PLAN A PROFILE SHOWING ' PROPOSED FERGUSON CROSSING PIPELINE COMPANY PIPELINE ACROSS A COUNTY ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1.4 SOUTHEAST OF- ITS INTERSECTION WITH S.HAt21 OUT OF THE JOHN -WILLIAMS, SURVEY, ABSTRACT 237 6 THE T.F. MCKINNEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 33 SRAZOS CO., TEXAS LSILI NOTICE OF PROPOSED INSTALLATION IN COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE BRYAN, TEXAS 77803 • FRONt RBt Type Installation, Road, Precinct Crossing Parallel Instail ~O-Box 79o Road: _~Lr!?o Gc/F6c%.J 1e/jli~.~F~.f / Gc.t i/f~ Tx Precinct No.: Formal notice is hereby given that (Applicant) J Glass. C li~/~ ~o. proposes to place a (type) pipeline within the right-of-way of (Road) f-~~io_ hf~~,c% ✓ e in Brazos County, Texas as followst The location or description of the proposed installation is more fully shown by three copies of the drawings attached to this notice. (Applicant) ~ftcoaJ understand and agree that: 1. The County Engineer must be notified 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 rights-of-way 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 egisting 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 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. That all roads be bored to forty feet (40') on either side of the centerline of the right-of-way or cased for such distance. 8. That all sites will be barricaded during construction period. 9. That the normal charge is $500 per crossing and/or $40 per rod when paralleling the roadway established by the Commissioners' Court on f' January 28, 1985. Construction of this line will begin on or after (date) k APPROVED BY COMMISSI NE S' COURT (Applicant) (date approved) i t Br zos unty Judge Co ny presentative Brazos County, Texas T ephone No. -1XQ • VOL.. PAIGE Y77 BRAZOS COUNTY. TEXAS N 8~,, oa ~8• ~1! x°'^ 00 ~hx ~ ham' ~~O ~x cy 'x i . 0~ „h 2' J.W. SCOTT A-49 ~L 8 x ~O MARIA KEGANS PLAN A-28 SCALE. 1' - 50, T.B.M. IS P.K. NAIL SET IN S.E. EDGE OF ELMO WEEDON RD. AT STA. 28+66. _ ELEV. 100' ASSUMED. f L- w v N 0 D °o: c~ P r 110 100 90 4' M I NJ L L4' 5' MIN. PROPOSED PIPELINE a: 9-1 N 00 N 110 I Z O Q 100 W 90 PROFIL SCALE HORZ 1"-50' VERT. 1" -10' FERGUSON CROSSING PIPELINE CO. PROPOSED PIPELINE CROSSING OF ELMO WEEDON RD. J.W. SCOTT SUR., A-49 & MARIA KEGANS SUR.. A-28 BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS V O L____V~AG E _7 f Ir- rn N W U Z u- 0 0_ N O N W U Z 0 W 0o N Z m0 C oW °WQam m o-e W op W + O co co cio N ♦ two N ~ N N ~ + co 00 N p L, i I i I I I I +i I ti f~ .I { i 1j l r1i I I I I i • WORK OUTSIDE COUNTY RIGHTS-OF-WAYS • • ' • FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS ' Name Addressor Phone Location of Work to be Done Description of Work to be Done Signed MIKULEC, 13988 FM 974 E side of Dilly Shaw Tap Rd. Permission to enter private property 11!06191 Emil Bryan, TX 77803 at first and second curves for the purpose of cutting back from FM 974, underbrush along fence row to promote better visibility for safe traffic conditions. PAYNE 693-2007. Dilly Shaw Tap Road Permission"to enter private property 11/06191 RANCH for the purpose of cutting back underbrush along fence row to promote ' better visibility for safe traffic conditions. IRICK, 14464 House Dilly Shaw Tap Road Permission to enter private property 11!06!91 E.J. Cemetery Rd, for the purpose of cutting back Bryan, TX 77803 underbrush along fence row to promote better visibility for safe traffic conditions. t MEMO TO: Sharon Fairchild, County Auditor FROM: R. J. Holmgreen, County Judge RE: EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 262.424(a)(4). Please be advised that on this 18th day of November , 1991, at a Regull_a_r Session of the Commissioners' Court on which the following members were present: County Judge ~c Commissioner, Pct. 1 ssioner, Pct. 2 mmissioner, Pct. 3 - Commissioner, Pct. 4 The Commissioners' Court has determined that there is a need to purchase the personal and/or professional service, Election Consulting from the following vendor: Bill McLeod. owner of Texas Voting Systems. Inc. , and hereby grants an exemption from the competitive bidding requirement, as provided in the Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a)(4). The Court hereby approves payment for all professional services from the designated individual for the fiscal year 1992. ake r t • BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 1991 BUDGET YEAR NO. 91-92-03 On this the 18th day of November 1991 at a special meeting of the Commissioners' Court, the following members were present: R. J. Holmgreen, County Judge, Presiding Gary Norton, Commissioner, Precinct 1; Walter Wilcox, Commissioner, Precinct 2; Randy Sims, Commissioner, Precinct 3; Milton Turner, Commissioner, Precinct 4; Mary Ann Ward, County Clerk. The following proceedings were held: THAT WHEREAS, on November 18, 1991, the Court heard and approved a budget amendment for the 1991-1992 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 3, 1991, the following amendment(s) to the original are hereby authorized, as described on the attached 1 page(s). ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of November 1991 THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. By: R. J. Holmgreen, County Judge Original: County Clerk's Office and attached to the original budget Copies: County Auditor County Treasurer Commissioners' Court Minutes Budget Amendment File V4 : F ' T^1 T LL-4-i-iw3l E _JA _ Budget Amend No. 91-92-03;11_18-91 I DEPT ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT NAME - - - INCREASE (DECRE q~ Min Sec 10-62-5923 Insurance& Bonds ` 870 s r-No In. To DEpTBUDGIFY ,tglii, ri 10-14-5590 Right Of Way Acquisition a 'r N41NC .TQ Df*PTSyDt . ; "NO INCREASE TO GF allDO