STATE OF TEXAS



COUNTY OF RANDALL



Be it remembered on this the 13th day of June 2000, there came to and was held a Regular Meeting at 9:00 a.m. of the Commissioners' Court in and for Randall County, Texas with the following present and presiding:



Theodore Wood, Presiding County Judge

Robert Karrh Commissioner Precinct 1 (Absent)

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.

Vicki Bailey, First Baptist Church, gave the invocation.

Skip Huskey was only present to vote on agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 & 16.































RANDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA

JUNE 13, 2000



9:00 A.M. MEETING



COUNTY SQUARE NORTH COURTROOM



400 16TH STREET, CANYON, TEXAS

================================================================Invocation: Vicki Bailey, First Baptist Church, Amarillo, Texas

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1. Approval of the minutes of the May 30, 2000 commissioners court meeting. (TW)



2. Receive report from James Farren in his capacity as Department Head Spokesman concerning involvement by county commissioners on various county committees. Take any desired action. (SH)



3. Discuss and act on proposal to transfer $12,000 from Commissioners Court - Contingency to Commissioners Court - Repairs and Maintenance for Siesta Addition cleanup. (TW)

4. Discuss and act on request to approve quotes on installation of equipment for communications and telephone infrastructure needs. (SH)

5. Discuss and act on proposal to spend approximately $180 for TAC survey detailing compensation for county employees across the state. (SH)



6. Discuss and act on Request for proposal for Group Health Care services. (Auditor)



7. Discuss and act on Request for Proposal for telecommunications system.



8. Discuss and act on request to transfer $2,500 from Commissioners Court - Contingency to Constable, Precinct 4 - Reimbursed Travel. (Auditor)



9. Discuss and act on request to transfer $200 from Road and Bridge - Road Repair to Road and Bridge - Road Signs. (Auditor).



10. Discuss and act on request to transfer $15,000 from Commissioners Court - Contingency to County Judge - Court Appointed Professionals. (Auditor)

11. Discuss and act on proposal to transfer $80,000 to District Courts - Court Appointed Professionals from the following accounts: District Courts - Capital Cases ($40,000); Non-Departmental - Insurance and Bonds ($20,000); and Commissioners Court - Contingency ($20,000). (Auditor)

12. Discuss issues of concern related to construction of the new jail. Take any necessary action. (Sheriff)



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



14. Approval of vouchers.



15. Discuss and act on proposal to approve specifications for Bid #2000-16-1 for computer hardware and software ( in preparation for the The Software Group). (Auditor)



16. Discuss and act on proposal to add language to Randall County Road Policy regarding road work by Randall County in gated subdivisions, municipalities and on private roads. (SH)



17. Accept official reports. (TW)



18. Discuss and act on Randall County employees' requests to attend meetings and conferences.



19. Discuss possibility of restrictions on the sale and/or use of fireworks during the upcoming 4th of July fireworks season in Randall County. Take any desired action. (CG)



20. Employment matters. (Treasurer)



21. Public comment period. (TW)



22. 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).

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Ted Wood

Randall County Judge





















































1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 30, 2000 COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING. (TW)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Motion to approve the minutes from the May 30th

Commissioners Court meeting.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: Four.

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.



2. RECEIVE REPORT FROM JAMES FARREN IN HIS CAPACITY AS DEPARTMENT HEAD SPOKESMAN CONCERNING INVOLVEMENT BY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON VARIOUS COUNTY COMMITTEES. TAKE ANY DESIRED ACTION. (SH)

No action.

3. DISCUSS AND ACT ON PROPOSAL TO TRANSFER $12,000 FROM COMMISSIONERS COURT - CONTINGENCY TO COMMISSIONERS COURT - REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE FOR SIESTA ADDITION CLEANUP. (TW)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. So moved.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Huskey.

AYES: Four. Exhibit 1

NAYS: None. Resolution #2000-71

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.



4. DISCUSS AND ACT ON REQUEST TO APPROVE QUOTES ON INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND TELEPHONE INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS. (SH)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Huskey. Motion that we accept the low bid of Technical Solutions for $10,537.19 under the condition that we have a minimum of 128 bit encryption capability and the speed is equivalent to the Cisco equipment on the other bid. If the encryption capability is not 128 bit then we need to move to the Executone bid on that or unless Technical Solutions can provide 128 bit for less money.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.

AYES: Four. Exhibit 2

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.



5. DISCUSS AND ACT ON PROPOSAL TO SPEND APPROXIMATELY $180 FOR TAC SURVEY DETAILING COMPENSATION FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES ACROSS THE STATE. (SH)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Motion that we should spend this money to let us know how our employees are being compensated compared to other counties. So I make a motion to spend $180 for the TAC survey detailing compensation for County Employees across the state.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Huskey

AYES: Four.

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.



6. DISCUSS AND ACT ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR GROUP HEALTH CARE SERVICES. (AUDITOR)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Motion to approve the proposal for Group Health Care services.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: Three. Exhibit 3

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 3-0 vote.



7. DISCUSS AND ACT ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Huskey. Motion that we approve the Telecommunications System request for proposal.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: Four. Exhibit 4

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.



8. DISCUSS AND ACT ON REQUEST TO TRANSFER $2,500 FROM COMMISSIONERS COURT - CONTINGENCY TO CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 4 - REIMBURSED TRAVEL. (AUDITOR)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Motion to deny the transfer of $2,500 from Commissioners Court - Contingency to Constable Precinct 4, and Mr. Clearly will be provided a car by Randall County and he will report to the Auditor's office if he needs to use the car.

SECOND was made by Judge Wood.

AYES: None.

NAYS: Three. Abstaining: Gualtiere.

Motion failed by 0-3 vote.



MOTION was made by Commissioner Huskey. Motion that we approve the transfer of $2,500.

SECOND was made by Judge Wood.

AYES: Three. Exhibit 5

NAYS: None. Abstaining: Gualtiere. Resolution #2000-72

Motion carried by 3-0 vote.

9. DISCUSS AND ACT ON REQUEST TO TRANSFER $200 FROM ROAD AND BRIDGE - ROAD REPAIR TO ROAD AND BRIDGE - ROAD SIGNS. (AUDITOR).

MOTION was made by Commissioner Parker. So moved.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.

AYES: Three. Exhibit 6

NAYS: None. Resolution #2000-73

Motion carried by 3-0 vote.



10. DISCUSS AND ACT ON REQUEST TO TRANSFER $15,000 FROM COMMISSIONERS COURT - CONTINGENCY TO COUNTY JUDGE - COURT APPOINTED PROFESSIONALS. (AUDITOR)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Huskey. So moved.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: Four. Exhibit 7

NAYS: None. Resolution #2000-74

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.



11. DISCUSS AND ACT ON PROPOSAL TO TRANSFER $80,000 TO DISTRICT COURTS - COURT APPOINTED PROFESSIONALS FROM THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS: DISTRICT COURTS - CAPITAL CASES ($40,000); NON-DEPARTMENTAL - INSURANCE AND BONDS ($20,000); AND COMMISSIONERS COURT - CONTINGENCY ($20,000). (AUDITOR)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. So moved.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: Three. Exhibit 8

NAYS: None. Resolution #2000-75

Motion carried by 3-0 vote.



12. DISCUSS ISSUES OF CONCERN RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW JAIL. TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION. (SHERIFF)

None.

13. 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 Parker.

AYES: Three. Exhibit 9

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 3-0 vote.



14. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Motion the following checks be approved.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: Three. Exhibit 10

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 3-0 vote.



15. DISCUSS AND ACT ON PROPOSAL TO APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BID #2000-16-1 FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ( IN PREPARATION FOR THE SOFTWARE GROUP). (AUDITOR)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Motion to approve the specifications on bid #2000-16-1 for computer hardware and software.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: Three. Exhibit 11

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 3-0 vote.



16. DISCUSS AND ACT ON PROPOSAL TO ADD LANGUAGE TO RANDALL COUNTY ROAD POLICY REGARDING ROAD WORK BY RANDALL COUNTY IN GATED SUBDIVISIONS, MUNICIPALITIES AND ON PRIVATE ROADS. (SH)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Motion to adding language to Randall County Road Policy regarding road work in Randall County in gated subdivisions, Municipalities and on private roads.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Huskey.

AYES: Four. Exhibit 12

NAYS: None. Resolution #2000-76

Motion carried by 4-0 vote.



17. ACCEPT OFFICIAL REPORTS. (TW)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Parker. Motion we approve the official reports.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.

AYES: Three. Exhibit 13

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 3-0 vote.



18. DISCUSS AND ACT ON RANDALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES' REQUESTS TO ATTEND MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Parker. Move we accept these.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.

AYES: Three. Exhibit 14

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 3-0 vote.



19. DISCUSS POSSIBILITY OF RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE AND/OR USE OF FIREWORKS DURING THE UPCOMING 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SEASON IN RANDALL COUNTY. TAKE ANY DESIRED ACTION. (CG)

MOTION was made by Judge Wood. Motion that we do not put any restrictions on the sale and or use of fireworks during the upcoming 4th of July fireworks season in Randall County.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: Three.

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 3-0 vote.



20. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS. (TREASURER)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Parker. Move we accept the employment matters report.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.

AYES: Three. Exhibit 15

NAYS: None.

Motion carried by 3-0 vote.



21. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD. (TW)

None.

22. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING. (TW)

Next meeting June 20th, 9:00 am.

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Judge Wood adjourned the Randall County Commissioners' Court until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2000 in the Randall County Square North Courtroom.

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At the meeting on June 20, 2000, Commissioner Gualtiere moved to approve the minutes for the meeting held on the 13th of June 2000 as distributed. Commissioner Karrh seconded the motion. Five (5) Voted aye. The said minutes were approved as distributed and No corrections were made in open Court.





Ted Wood, County Judge, Presiding Officer of Commissioners' Court



Attest:

Sue Wicker Bartolino, County Clerk