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Home My WebLink About2006-01-03-9:00AM-REGULAR!tlli~ `L 3^ 52 E`SBRAZOS COUNTY BRYAN, TEXAS DEPUTY NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON 3 JANUARY 2006 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. 3. Status of the Local State of Disaster. Consider and take action on agenda items 4 -12: 4. Budget Amendment 05/06-13.1 thru 05/06-13.2. 5. Personnel Change of Status. 6. Payment of Claims. 7. Amendment to the Interagency Contract between Brazos County, the Texas Department of Transportation and the cities of Bryan and College Station for the Development of a Regional Transportation Operations Concept, extending the contract until 31 March 2006. 8. Reappointment of the following individuals as fire commissioners on the Brazos County Emergency Services District #4 Fire Commissioners Board, effective 1 January 2006 thru 31 December 2007: a. Anderson Jones, now serving as President b. Pat Fagan c. Sue Moody Office of the County Judge • 300 East 2dh St. • Suite 114 Bryan, Texas 77803 • Fax: (979) 3614503 VOL9lP PAGE 1 Commissioners Court Agenda 3 January 2006 Page 2 9. Appointment of the following individuals as fire commissioners on the Brazos County Emergency Services District #3 Fire Commissioners Board, effective 1 January 2006 thru 31 December 2007: a. Jerry Merker, President reappointment b. James Stuckey, Vice President new appointment c. Bill Milberger, Secretary reappointment d. Raymond Plagens, Treasurer reappointment e. Rusty Lewis, Assistant Treasurer reappointment 10. Suspension of the $30.00 Family Protection Fee following the issuance of Attorney General Opinion GA-0387 regarding this fee. This fee was adopted by the Brazos County Commissioners Court on 15 November 2005, effective 1 January 2006. 11. Request for permission to advertise the following bids a. Bid 2006-014 Decking Timber b. Bid 2006-015 Bridge Pilings c. Bid 2006-016 Bridge Repairs d. Bid 2006-017 Material Hauling e. Bid 2006-018 Shop Supplies / Auto Parts f. Bid 2006-019 Hydrated Lime g. Bid 2006-020 Asphalt, Oil & Emulsion 12. Amendment to the Group Medical Insurance Plan Policy regarding coverage of lab and x-ray, when the office visit is on another day. 13. Acknowledgement of the Monthly Reports submitted in December 2005. These reports are available for review in the County Judge's Office. 14. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics. 15. Call for citizen input and/or concerns. 16. Agency / Board / Committee reports by Court members. 17. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to §551.074 of the Texas Government Code to discuss personnel matters. 18. Consider and possible action on the Executive Session. 19. 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. VOL 1 (0 PAGE 145 COMMISSIONERS' COURT REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 2006 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, January 3, 2006 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; Karen McQueen, County Clerk. The attached sheet contains the names of the citizens and officials that were in attendance. The County Judge gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. Under citizen input/and or concerns, the following spoke: Demetrios Basdekas a) Commented on the structural stability and integrity of a bridge in his Precinct. He inspected it and took pictures which he passed around to the Commissioners. He stated that the decking was not designed properly. It was replaced three (3) years ago. He said that he had brought these inefficiencies to the attention of Commissioner Peters and the County Engineer and was told nothing could be done about it. He doubts the Road and Bridge Vol Page Mt Commissioners Court meeting January 3, 2006 2 Department will replace it properly. He said that TxDOT estimates that the steel beams were used at around 1905-1963. The Court next considered Budget Amendment #05/06-13.1 through 13.2, that would reallocate funds for the Purchasing Department, and transfer funds from Contingency to Court Support Costs. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Peters, 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 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 changes as submitted. There were no Claims to be considered but on motion by the County Judge, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to table consideration. The next matter before the Court was consideration of an Amendment to the Interagency Contract between Brazos County, City of College Station, City of Bryan and the Texas Department of Transportation to extend the termination date from December 31, 2005 to March 31, 2006. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Vol -7 4 Page 147 Commissioners Court meeting January 3, 2006 3 Court voted unanimously to approve the amendment. A copy is attached. The Court next considered the reappointment of individuals to serve as fire commissioners on the Brazos County Emergency Services District #4 Fire Commissioners Board. On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to reappoint the following individuals: a) Anderson Jones b) Pat Fagan c) Sue Moody The reappointments become effective January 1, 2006 and terminate December 31, 2007. The Court next considered the reappointment of individuals to serve as fire commissioners on the Brazos County Emergency Services District #3 Fire Commissioners Board. On motion by Commissioner Mallard, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to reappoint the following individuals: a) Jerry Merker to 12-31-06 b) James Stuckey to 12-31-07 c) Bill Millberger to 12-31-06 d) Raymond Plagens to 12-31-07 e) Rusty Lewis to 12-31-06 The Court next considered suspension of the $30.00 Family Protection fee following the issuance of Attorney General Vol ~ (e Page 1146 Commissioners Court meeting January 3, 2006 4 Opinion GA-0387. In a memo to the Court, the County Auditor explained that the Attorney General had determined that the fee is unconstitutional based on Article I, Section 13 of the Texas Constitution that provides that filing fees may only be used for judicial support services. On motion by Commissioner Mallard, seconded by Commissioner Peters, the Court voted unanimously to suspend the Family Protection Fee until the issue is resolved at the state level. The next matter for consideration was approval for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for the following bids: a) Bid 2006-014, b) Bid 2006-015, c) Bid 2006-016, d) Bid 2006-017, e) Bid 2006-018, f) Bid 2006-019, g) Bid 2006-020, Decking Timber Bridge Pilings Bridge Repairs Material hauling Shop Supplies/Auto Parts Hydrated Lime Asphalt, Oil & Emulsion On motion by Commissioner Wassermann, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise for the previously mentioned bids. The next matter before the Court was consideration of an amendment to the Group Medical Insurance Plan Policy concerning coverage of lab and x-ray costs when the office visit is not on the same day. Currently labs and x-rays are paid by the employee and the amount goes toward the It'n Vol Page I T -1 Commissioners Court meeting January 3, 2006 5 deductible. With this amendment, the employee will only pay a one-time $20 co-pay when the procedures are ordered by a doctor. On motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Wassermann, the Court voted unanimously to approve the amendment. A copy is attached. The Court acknowledged receipt of the Extension Service reports for October and November 2005 and acknowledged receipt of reports from the following County and Precinct Offices showing revenues collected and remitted to the County Treasurer: County Clerk District Clerk Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 1 Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 2 Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Constable Precinct 2 Constable Precinct 4 Sheriff A copy of the Officials' reports can be viewed in the County Auditor's office. Under announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics the following spoke: Commissioner Mallard a) Habitat for Humanity will soon have a ground breaking on one of the lots donated by Brazos County. Under citizen input and/or concerns, the following spoke: Vol 7 Page 150 Commissioners Court meeting January 3, 2006 Karen Hall Asked the Court to meet again on Friday to continue the ban on fireworks. Eric Caldwell, Director of the Information Technology Department. Agreed with the fireworks ban 6 There were no Agency/Board/Committee reports by Court members. At 9:55 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 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. At 10:03 a.m. the County Judge announced the meeting open to the public and that no action would be taken at this time but the Court will meet in Special Session at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2006. There being no further business to come before the Court, the meeting was adjourned. Vol -7 (p Page 15/ The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court meeting held January 3, 2006 have been examined and are approved in open Court this the IJW - day of 2006, in Bryan, C'- Duane Peters Commissioner, Precinct 2 Attest: Karen McQueen County Clerk Lloyd assermann Commissioner, Precinct 1 Kenny Mallard Commissioner,` recinc 3 Vol =7_ Page 15a Brazos County, Texas. r BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING O 3 2005? ,T ql_oo Name Organization/Dep ment \1a e A-- ~ beic - G- L 11 lJ"1 . VOL§PAGE 153 r BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING O 200~A (~c~ VOL-7 ~ -PAGE BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 2005-2006 BUDGET YEAR NO. 05/06-13.1 thru 05/06-13.2 On this the 3`d day of January 2006 at a regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court, the following members were present: Randy Sims, County Judge, Presiding Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner, Precinct 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 3 January 2006 the Court heard and approved a budget amendment for the 2005-2006 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 20 September 2005, the following amendment(s) to the original budget are hereby authorized, as described on the attached page(s). ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 3`d day of January 2006. THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. By Original: County Clerk's Office and attached to the original budget Copies: County Auditor County Treasurer Commissioners' Court Minutes VOL -74, PAGE 155 BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 05/06 -13.1 1/3/2006 VOL-7(v PAGE 154, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 05/06 -13.2 1/3/2006 FD DIV ACCT PROJ DR/CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 0100 11010000 60360000 DR Furniture 2,500.001 1 0100 11001500 61130000 CR Contingency 2,500.00 Court Support Costs - To move moneys from contingency to allow for the purchase of furniture for the East Texas Cluster Court. VOLLPAGE ),5-7 PERSONNEL CHANGE OF STATUS REQUESTS Commissioner Court Date: January 3, 2006 Department Submitting Information: Human Resources Puroose of Submissions: Consider and Take Action on Department Submitting Employee Request Action Requested Request(s) Applies To CCL # 1 Michel, Randy Terminated Juvenile Court Referee Gore, Glynis E. New Hire SO/Jail Pickett, Emily New Hire Approved in Commissioners' Court: January County Judge's or Commissioner's Signature: (This Copy to be attached to minutes) VOL -7(o PAGE 159 THE STATE OF TEXAS § THE COUNTY OF TRAVIS § AMENDMENT TO INTERAGENCY CONTRACT Amendment Number 1 It is mutually understood and agreed by and between the undersigned contracting parties to the above numbered Interagency Contract to amend said contract as follows: Development of a Concept for Regional Transportation Operations P2005350 for the Brazos Valley The termination date is hereby extended from December 31, 2005 to March 31, 2006. This amendment shall become effective when fully executed. All other terms and conditions of the above numbered Interagency Contract not hereby amended remain in full force and effect. THE RECEIVING AGENCY THE PERFORMING AGENCY Texas Transportation Institute NAME OF AGENCY AUTHORIZED SrGNATURE for H. H. Richardson, P.E., Director TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND TITLE 3 Spni~au, JL)Cn December 19, 2005 DATE: DATE: Page 1 of 1 VOL -~(v PAGE 159 Randy Sims, County Judge, Brazos County TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND TITLE