COMMISSIONERS' COURT
DECEMBER 19, 2002 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA PACKET
EACH REGULAR SESSION WILL BE OPENED WITH A PRAYER AND PLEDGES TO THE FLAGS-ANYONE NOT WISHING TO PARTICIPATE MAY BRIEFLY LEAVE THE COURTROOM.
All Commissioners’ Court Members Present - DS=Danny Scheel, County Judge; JD=Jack Dawson, Commissioner Pct #1; JM=Jay Millikin, Commissioner Pct #2; CZ=Cristina Zamora, Commissioner Pct #3; MS=Morris "Moe" Schwab, Commissioner Pct #4
PLEASE NOTE - The following minutes are NOT the official and approved minutes of the Commissioners’ Court meeting. For official minutes, please contact Cynthia Jaqua in the Comal County Clerk’s Office @ 830-620-5513
ACTION AGENDA The following subjects will be discussed, considered, and acted upon
1. Claims.
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2. Introduction of new hire(s) and authorize County Judge to sign new hire checklist(s) and job description(s) as appropriate.
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3. Approve Comal County Investment Policy-2003
Committee membership to include adding Susan Patterson, County Treasurer; Jan Kennady Commissioner Pct 4 and deleting Bart Bartholomew.
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4. Amendment to Plat, Lantana Ridge, Unit Three, combining Lots 54 and 55, into Lot 54R. (Pct. #1)
Note: All required documents have been submitted and this Amendment to Plat meets the requirements for final approval. Additional information is on file at the Road Department.
(Attachment A4a, A4b)
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5. Public hearing to consider placement of certain regulatory signs on County Roads, and approve placement of said signs. (Pct. #1)
Note: Additional information is on file at the Road Department.
(Attachment A5a)
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ACTION AGENDA CONTINUED: The following subjects will be discussed, considered, and acted upon:
6. Proclamation recognizing the New Braunfels Unicorn Football Team and Coaching Staff.
Action at a later date due to schedule conflicts. RC
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7. Presentation of plaques to retiring Comal County Elected Officials.
Plaques presented to Margaret Herbrech, District Clerk; Moe Schwab, Commissioner Pct 4; Bart Bartholomew, Treasurer.
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8. Presentation by Greg Malatek, Area Engineer for Texas Department of Transportation.
Presentation of signs to be installed at Hwy 46 at the entrance of the Comal County Rural Recycling Center that read "Moe Schwab Rural Recycling Center"
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9. Submission of Texas Parks and Wildlife Boat Ramp Grant Program Application for Village West Boat Ramp and authorize County Judge to sign related documents to various entities.
Discussion only. Action at a later date.
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10. Resolution No. 2002-46 supporting The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation’s funding for 2004 and 2005.
(Attachment A10a)
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11. Contribution of $1500.00 to Guadalupe Basin Coalition to assist in protection of Comal Springs and San Marcos Springs.
(Attachment A11a forthcoming-Millikin)
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Amended to read "Membership fee" instead of "Contribution"
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12. Public Hearing 12-19-02 to consider the designation of enterprise or reinvestment zone for purposes of tax abatements in Comal County.
(Attachment A12a)
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13. Discuss and take appropriate action for designation of enterprise or reinvestment zone in Comal County. (Order No. 85)
(Attachment A13a)
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14. Resolution No. 2002-44 approving agreement for Tax Abatement with Partners and Associates Incorporated Real Estate Development and authorize County Judge to execute agreement.
(Attachment A14a forthcoming-Dib)
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50% over the next five years totaling approximately $1 million.
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15. Ratify County Judge’s action and approve Order No. 84 regarding the lifting of all recreational activities on the Guadalupe River.
(Attachment A15a)
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16. Approve Tax Assessor-Collector’s Monthly Collection Report-November 2002.
(Attachment A16a)
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17. Provisions to the current County Pension Medical Benefits Plan for retirees.
(Attachment A17a, A17b)
MS/CZ 3/2 Against: DS and JM.
Discussions lead by Judge Danny Scheel included his concerns of public perception regarding this matter. Vote was taken and motion passed by a majority for the County to pay $100 per month towards the County sponsored health plan for each Comal County retiree effective 1-1-03 contingent on approval by Texas Association of Counties Benefits Dept and BCBS of Texas.
18. Appropriate action regarding proposed legislation for additional judicial resources, subdivision regulations, courthouse security, etc.
(Attachment A18a, A18b, A18c routed under separate cover)
Topics discussed were:
Creation of a second County Court at Law – To be brought back to court on 12-26-02
Increase of membership to the Juvenile Board – To be brought back to court on 12-26-02
Amend county’s authority by local option to regulate the discharge of firearms in the unincorporated areas of the county by increasing restriction from 10 to 20 acres – After discussion and public input this item will NOT be forwarded to the Legislature for action.
Request for Legislature to enact a law to authorize counties to pass laws affecting the general health, safety and welfare of their citizens – This has already been addressed by SB 873
Authorize, by local option to increase fees collected by district and county clerks for the purpose of courthouse security.
Enact a law to enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and care of persons with mental health disabilities.
19. Budget Amendment in District Court from:
a. General Fund Reserves to Public Defender, Non-Capital Equipment, Psych Evals, Judicial Assessments, and Interpreters;
(Attachment A19a)
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b. Jury Fund Reserves to Court Reporter Fees
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………to fund lines for remainder of 2002.
20. Line item transfer in:
a. Jail from: Feeding Prisoners and Laundry Supplies to: Alarm System Maintenance and Non- Capital Equipment.
(Attachment A20a)
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b. Law Library from: Non-Capital Equipment to: Books, Etc.
(Attachment A20b)
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c. Human Resources from: Travel & Non-Capital Equipment to: Office Supplies, Books & Publications, Telephone and Miscellaneous Costs: Criminal Records
(Attachment A20c)
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………to fund lines for remainder of 2002.
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ITEMS NO. 21 AND 22 - BID OPENING AND AWARDING, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMAL COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT AT 830-608-2076
21. Open Bids for:
a. Various services related to the Comal County Animal Control Program;
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b. Office Supplies for Comal County;
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c. Furnishing uniform rental shirts and pants for Road Department-Maintenance Department and Rural Recycling;
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December 19, 2002
d. Heating and air conditioning maintenance contract.
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22. Award Bids for Comal County Road Department:
a. Portland Cement;
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b. Flexible Base, Type A, Grade2/Flexible Base, Type A, Grade 6/ Hot Mixed-Cold Laid Asphaltic Concrete/Hot Mixed Asphaltic Concrete/Uncoated Aggregate, Type B, Grade 3/Uncoated Aggregate, Type B, Grade 4/Emulsified Asphalt, HFRS-2P/Emulsion EPS- DC/Asphalt Stabilized Base, Grade 1, and Black Base, Type A;
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c. Placement of reflectorized traffic paint pavement marking within Comal County;
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d. Unleaded gasoline and premium diesel fuel to be delivered to the Comal County Road Department.
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