STATE OF TEXAS                              randall.gif (13660 bytes)                   COUNTY OF RANDALL

 

                       

 

Be it remembered on this the 19th day of March, 2002, there came to and was held a Regular Meeting at 3:30 p.m. of the Commissioners= Court in and for Randall County, Texas with the following present and presiding:

 

Theodore Wood,          Presiding County Judge present for #2, 8, 10, 11, 18, 19

Robert Karrh                Commissioner Precinct 1         

Gene Parker,                Commissioner Precinct 2                     

George Huskey,           Commissioner Precinct 3         

Craig Gualtiere,            Commissioner Precinct 4         

 

Also present at the meeting was Joella McPherson, County Auditor and Sue Wicker Bartolino, County Clerk.

Gene Parker, Commissioner Precinct 2, gave the invocation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                            RANDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA

 

                                                                MARCH 19, 2002

 

                                                              3:30 P. M. MEETING

 

                                        COUNTY SQUARE NORTH COURTROOM

 

                                            400 16TH STREET, CANYON, TEXAS

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Invocation:                            ====================================================================== 

 

1.         Discuss and act on request to approve the minutes of the March 5, 2002 commissioners            court meeting. (TW)

 

2.         Discussion of issues related to the Neal Cearley lawsuit.  At least part of the discussion will        involve a private consultation with the commissioners court’s legal counsel pursuant to Tex.          Gov. Code Ann. Section 551.071 permitting a governmental body to conduct a private      consultation with its attorneys about pending litigation or settlement offers.  Take any           necessary action.  (TW)

           

3.         Discuss and act on proposal to approve interlocal agreement with the City of Canyon    regarding the regulation of subdivision plats and the approval of related permits within the   extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Canyon.  (TW)

 

4.         Discuss and act on proposal to approve interlocal agreement with the Village of             Timbercreek regarding the regulation of subdivision plats and the approval of related                      permits within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the Village of Timbercreek.  (TW)        

 

5.         Discuss and act on proposal to approve interlocal agreement with the Village of Lake    Tanglewood regarding the regulation of subdivision plats and the approval of related           permits within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the Village of Lake Tanglewood.    (TW)

 

6.         Discuss and act on proposal to approve an agreement providing for subdivision regulation          by Randall County within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the Village of the   Palisades.  (TW)          

 

7.         Discuss and act on proposal to approve an agreement providing for subdivision regulation          by Randall County within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Happy.  (TW)

 

8.         Entertain presentation by Sheriff Joel Richardson regarding the issue of jail staffing in light           of the influx of federal prisoners into the jail.  Take any necessary action.  (Sheriff)

 

9.         Discuss and act on request to transfer $5,100 from Building Operations--Repairs and               Maintenance to Capital Expenditures--Building Operations to pay for a new air conditioning unit for the telephone room in the Justice Building.  (TW)

 

10.       Discussion with County Road Superintendent Russell Hanson concerning the appointment          and employment of the Road Superintendent.  The discussion will include a closed meeting pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code Ann. Section 551.074 permitting a governmental body to meet privately concerning personnel matters.  Take any necessary action.  (TW)

 

11.       Discuss issues concerning a fire protection contract with the City of Amarillo.  Take any             necessary action.  (TW)

 

12.       Discuss and approve specifications for Bid #2002-15-1 for pager service and rental.     (Auditor)

13.       Discuss and approve specifications for Bid #2002-50-1 to repair and  paint the exterior of         the Youth Center of the High Plains.  (Auditor)

 

14.       Review of correspondence with the commissioners court.  (TW)

 

15.       Accept official reports.  (TW)

 

16.       Discuss and act on Randall County employees' requests to attend meetings and conferences.      (Auditor)

 

17.       Approval of vouchers.  (Auditor)

 

18.       Public comment period.  (TW)

 

19.       Agenda items for next meeting.  (TW)

 

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The public is invited and encouraged to speak on any agenda item and will be given an opportunity to do so before any vote is taken.

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This agenda notice is made in accordance with Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551

(Vernon 1994),Texas Open Meetings Act.

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Agenda items may not necessarily be considered in the order listed on the agenda.

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The Randall County Commissioners Court reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074

(Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development).  See also Op. Tex. Att’y Gen. No. JC-0057 (1999); Att’y Gen. LO-90-27.

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                                                                                          ________________________                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Ted Wood                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Randall County Judge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.         DISCUSS AND ACT ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 5, 2002 COMMISSIONERS   COURT MEETING. (TW)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Karrh.  So moved.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: Four.

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.                                                                                                     

 

2.         DISCUSSION OF ISSUES RELATED TO THE NEAL CEARLEY LAWSUIT.  AT LEAST PART OF THE DISCUSSION WILL INVOLVE A PRIVATE CONSULTATION WITH THE COMMISSIONERS COURT’S LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO TEX. GOV. CODE ANN. SECTION 551.071 PERMITTING A GOVERNMENTAL BODY TO CONDUCT A PRIVATE CONSULTATION WITH ITS ATTORNEYS ABOUT PENDING LITIGATION OR SETTLEMENT OFFERS.  TAKE ANY  NECESSARY ACTION.  (TW)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Parker.  Motion we accept the Insurance Companies proposal to settle.

SECOND was made by Judge Wood.

AYES: Four.

NAYS: None.                                                                                                  Resolution 2002- 21

ABSTAINING: One.  Gualtiere.

Motion carried by 4-0-1 vote.                                                                                                 

 

3.         DISCUSS AND ACT ON PROPOSAL TO APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CANYON REGARDING THE REGULATION OF SUBDIVISION PLATS AND THE APPROVAL OF RELATED PERMITS WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ) OF THE CITY OF CANYON.  (TW)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.  Motion to approve the contract with the City of Canyon.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: Four.                                                                                                    Exhibit 1

NAYS: None.                                                                                                  Resolution 2002- 22

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.                                                                                                     

 

4.         DISCUSS AND ACT ON PROPOSAL TO APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF TIMBERCREEK REGARDING THE REGULATION OF SUBDIVISION PLATS AND THE APPROVAL OF RELATED PERMITS WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ) OF THE VILLAGE OF TIMBERCREEK.  (TW)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Parker.  Motion we approve the interlocal agreement with the Village of Timbercreek.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Huskey.

AYES: Four.                                                                                                    Exhibit 2

NAYS: None.                                                                                                  Resolution 2002- 23

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.                                                                                                     

 

5.         DISCUSS AND ACT ON PROPOSAL TO APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF LAKE TANGLEWOOD REGARDING THE REGULATION OF SUBDIVISION PLATS AND THE APPROVAL OF RELATED PERMITS WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ) OF THE VILLAGE OF LAKE TANGLEWOOD.  (TW)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Karrh.  So moved.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.

AYES: Four.                                                                                                    Exhibit  3

NAYS: None.                                                                                                  Resolution 2002- 24

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.                                                                                                     

6.         DISCUSS AND ACT ON PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR SUBDIVISION REGULATION BY RANDALL COUNTY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ) OF THE VILLAGE OF THE PALISADES.  (TW)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Karrh.  So moved.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: Four.                                                                                                    Exhibit  4

NAYS: None.                                                                                                  Resolution 2002- 25

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.                                                                                                     

 

7.         DISCUSS AND ACT ON PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR SUBDIVISION REGULATION BY RANDALL COUNTY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ) OF THE CITY OF HAPPY.  (TW)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Parker.  So moved.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Karrh.

AYES: Four.                                                                                                    Exhibit  5

NAYS: None.                                                                                                  Resolution 2002- 26

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.                                                                                                     

 

8.         ENTERTAIN PRESENTATION BY SHERIFF JOEL RICHARDSON REGARDING THE ISSUE OF JAIL STAFFING IN LIGHT  OF THE INFLUX OF FEDERAL PRISONERS INTO THE JAIL.  TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.  (SHERIFF)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Huskey.  Motion that the Auditor bring back to us the appropriate transfer and set-ups from an accounting standpoint to proceed with the request to add twelve additional staff to open up the pod that’s been requested today by the Sheriff.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Karrh.

AYES: All five.                                                                                     Exhibit  6

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.                                                                                                     

 

9.         DISCUSS AND ACT ON REQUEST TO TRANSFER $5,100 FROM BUILDING OPERATIONS--REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE TO CAPITAL EXPENDITURES--BUILDING OPERATIONS TO PAY FOR A NEW AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FOR THE TELEPHONE ROOM IN THE JUSTICE BUILDING.  (TW)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.  Motion to transfer $5,100 from Building Operations-Repairs and Maintenance to Capital Expenditures-Building Operations.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Huskey.

AYES: Four.                                                                                                    Exhibit  7

NAYS: None.                                                                                                  Resolution 2002- 27

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.                                                                                                     

 

10.       DISCUSSION WITH COUNTY ROAD SUPERINTENDENT RUSSELL HANSON CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF THE ROAD SUPERINTENDENT.  THE DISCUSSION WILL INCLUDE A CLOSED MEETING PURSUANT TO TEX. GOV. CODE ANN. SECTION 551.074 PERMITTING A GOVERNMENTAL BODY TO MEETPRIVATELY CONCERNING PERSONNEL MATTERS.  TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.  (TW)

 

Motion was made by Judge Wood.  Motion that we ask the Auditor and Treasurer’s Office to work with Russell in getting a proper advertisement out there to try and solicit candidates for the position.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Huskey.

AYES: All five.                                                                                     Exhibit  8

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.                                                                                                     

 

11.       DISCUSS ISSUES CONCERNING A FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF AMARILLO.  TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION.  (TW)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.  Motion that we ask Commissioner Karrh , Judge Wood and Chief Johnson to meet with Chief Ross and City Manager, John Ward to work out our issues with the City of Amarillo contract with response for fire & rescue and car accidents.  Ask them to bring a report back to Commissioners Court for us to look at.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Karrh.

AYES: All five.

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.                                                                                                     

 

12.       DISCUSS AND APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BID #2002-15-1 FOR PAGER SERVICE AND RENTAL.  (AUDITOR)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.  Motion to approve the bid specifications for bid #2002-15-1 for pager service and rental.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: Four.                                                                                                    Exhibit  9

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.                                                                                                     

 

13.       DISCUSS AND APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BID #2002-50-1 TO REPAIR AND  PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE YOUTH CENTER OF THE HIGH PLAINS.  (AUDITOR)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.  Motion to approve the bid specifications for bid #2002-50-1.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Karrh.

AYES: Four.                                                                                                    Exhibit  10

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.                                                                                                     

 

14.       REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE COMMISSIONERS COURT.  (TW)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.  Motion to approve the correspondence with Commissioners Court.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Huskey.

AYES: Four.                                                                                                    Exhibit  11

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.                                                                                                     

 

15.       ACCEPT OFFICIAL REPORTS.  (TW)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Parker.  Motion to accept the Official Reports as submitted.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Karrh.

AYES: Four.                                                                                                    Exhibit 12

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.                             

                                                                       

Add: Extension Activity Report for February.

Motion was made by Commissioner Karrh.  So moved.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Gualtiere

AYES: Four.

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 4-0 vote                                                                                                      

 

16.       DISCUSS AND ACT ON RANDALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES' REQUESTS TO ATTEND MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES.  (AUDITOR)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Karrh.  Motion to approve all the meetings and conferences as indicated.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.

AYES: Four.                                                                                                    Exhibit 13

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.                                                                                                     

 

17.       APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS.  (AUDITOR)

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Parker.  Motion to approve the following vouchers.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Karrh.

AYES: Four.                                                                                                    Exhibit 14

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.                                                                                                     

 

18.       PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.  (TW)

 

None.                                                                                                                                      

 

19.       AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING.  (TW)

 

Public nuisance ordinance.        Next meeting March 26th at 3:30 p.m.                                      

 

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Judge Wood adjourned the Randall County Commissioners Court until 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2002 in the Randall County Square North Courtroom.

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At the meeting on March 26, 2002, Commissioner  Karrh  moved to approve the minutes for the meeting held on the 19th of March 2002 as distributed.  Commissioner Parker seconded the motion.   Four (4)  Voted aye.  The said minutes were approved as distributed and  No  correction was made in open Court.

                                                                       

Ted Wood, County Judge, Presiding Officer

of Commissioners Court                                  

 

Attest:                                                                                                                                 

Sue Wicker Bartolino, County Clerk