STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF RANDALL

Be it remembered on this the 25^th day of July 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

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.

Johnny Sluder, Joy of Jerusalem Fellowship, gave the invocation.

RANDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA

JULY 25, 2000

9:00 A.M. MEETING

COUNTY SQUARE NORTH COURTROOM

400 16TH STREET, CANYON, TEXAS

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Invocation: Johnny Sluder, Joy of Jerusalem Fellowship, Amarillo, Texas

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1. Approval of the minutes of the July 18, 2000 commissioners court meeting. (TW)

2. Discuss and act on proposal to pass resolution in support of the division of the current Plains Trails Region, as designated by the Texas Historical Commission=s Travel Trails Program, into two separate and distinct regions to be known as the ASouthern Plains Trail@ and the ANorthern Plains Trail.@ (TW)

3. Appoint county election precinct judges. (County Clerk)

4. Discuss and act on proposal to establish a third early voting location at the Homeland grocery store located at the intersection of 34th and Coulter in Amarillo. (County Clerk)

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

6. Receive report from Citizens Committee on Building Expansion. (TW)

7. Tentatively set cost of living allowance (COLA) for Randall County employees for the

2000-01 fiscal year. (CG)

8. Review of correspondence with commissioners court. (TW)

9. Discuss and act on proposal to approve request for proposals for liability insurance coverage. (Auditor)

10. Discuss problems related to the construction of the Youth Center Halfway House. (To include a closed meeting pursuant to Tex Gov. Code Ann. '551.071 permitting a governmental body to conduct a private consultation with its attorney to seek the advice of its attorney about contemplated litigation.) Take any necessary action. (SH)

11. Discuss and act on request to transfer $20,000 from Elections-Election Judges and Workers to Elections-Election Supplies. (Auditor)

12. Discuss and act on request to budget $1,000 in the 2000-01 fiscal year as a further contribution to the Texas Counties Storm Water Coalition. (TW)

13. Accept official reports. (TW)

14. Deliberate the duties of the Building Maintenance Supervisor. (To include a closed meeting pursuant to '551.074 of the Texas Government Code which permits a governmental body to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the duties of an employee.) Take any desired action. (GP)

15. Entertain presentation by the Building Maintenance Supervisor concerning air conditioning system at the Randall County West Building. Take any necessary action. (TW)

16. Discuss and act on suggestion that Randall County bid out continuing repairs to heating and air conditioning systems in county buildings. (SH)

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

18. Discuss and act on request to approve agreement with Potter County for support of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department serving Randall and Potter Counties. (TW)

19. Employment matters. (Treasurer)

20. Discuss and act on request to transfer $33,183 to Road and Bridge-Vehicle Operations from Road and Bridge-Road Repairs ($20,000) and from Capital Expenditures - Road and Bridge ($13,183). (Auditor)

21. Discuss and act on request to transfer $1,000 from Capital Expenditures-Commissioners Court to Commissioners Court-Office Supplies. (Auditor)

22. Approval of vouchers.

23. Discuss and act on request to approve the annual budget for the Potter-Randall County Emergency Communications District (9-1-1). (TW)

24. Public comment period.

25 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

RANDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEM

JULY 25, 2000

9:00 A.M. MEETING

COUNTY SQUARE NORTH COURTROOM

400 16TH STREET, CANYON, TEXAS

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1. Discuss and act on proposal to complete wiring between the Data Processing Office and the Justice Building. (SH)

Ted Wood

Randall County Judge

1. Approval of the minutes of the July 18, 2000 commissioners court meeting. (TW)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Motion to approve the July 18, 2000 Commissioners Court meeting.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Huskey.

AYES: All five.

NAYES: None.

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Parker. Motion we accept a Resolution for this.

SECOND was made by Judge Wood.

AYES: All five. Exhibit 1

NAYES: None. Resolution #2000-90

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

3. Appoint county election precinct judges. (County Clerk)

MOTION was made by Judge Wood. Motion that we approve this list of presiding and alternate Judges for the regular County elections for the next two years, August 1, 2000 thru July 31, 2002.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.

AYES: All five. Exhibit 2

NAYES: None. Resolution #2000-89

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

4. Discuss and act on proposal to establish a third early voting location at the Homeland grocery store located at the intersection of 34th and Coulter in Amarillo. (County Clerk)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Parker. Motion that we approve the proposal to establish a third early voting location at the Homeland Grocery store located at 34^th and Coulter in Amarillo.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Karrh.

AYES: All five.

NAYES: None. Resolution #2000-91

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

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

None.

6. Receive report from Citizens Committee on Building Expansion. (TW)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Huskey. Move we receive the report as submitted.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: All five. Exhibit 3

NAYES: None. Resolution #2000-92

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

7. Tentatively set cost of living allowance (COLA) for Randall County employees for the 2000-01 fiscal year. (CG)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Move that we increase the base salary by 3.95%; this is the current index by the Amarillo National Bank in which this court has accepted.

SECOND was made by Judge Wood.

AYES: All five.

NAYES: None.

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

8. Review of correspondence with commissioners court. (TW)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Parker. Motion to approve the correspondence.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.

AYES: All five. Exhibit 4

NAYES: None.

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

9. Discuss and act on proposal to approve request for proposals for liability insurance coverage. (Auditor)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. With the requested changes- Motion that we approve the proposal for liability insurance coverage.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Huskey.

AYES: All five. Exhibit 5

NAYES: None.

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

No comment.

11. Discuss and act on request to transfer $20,000 from Elections-Election Judges and Workers to Elections-Election Supplies. (Auditor)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Motion to approve moving $2,000 from Election Judges and Workers to Election Supplies.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: All five. Exhibit 6

NAYES: None. Resolution #2000-93

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

12. Discuss and act on request to budget $1,000 in the 2000-01 fiscal year as a further contribution to the Texas Counties Storm Water Coalition. (TW)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Parker. Motion we furnish them $1,000 in the 2000-01 fiscal year as a further contribution.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Husky.

AYES: All five. Exhibit 7

NAYES: None. Resolution #2000-94

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

13. Accept official reports. (TW)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Motion to accept the Official Reports.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Huskey.

AYES: All five. Exhibit 8

NAYES: None.

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

No comment.

15. Entertain presentation by the Building Maintenance Supervisor concerning air conditioning system at the Randall County West Building. Take any necessary action. (TW)

Have Auditor do a RFP for heating and air for the buildings.

16. Discuss and act on suggestion that Randall County bid out continuing repairs to heating and air conditioning systems in county buildings. (SH)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Huskey. Motion that we proceed with the idea that in the next budget year we will bid out the continuing repairs for heating and air conditioning systems in all County buildings in Randall County.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.

AYES: All five.

NAYES: None.

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

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

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Motion to approve the Randall County employee’s request to attend meetings and conferences.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: All five. Exhibit 9

NAYES: None.

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

18. Discuss and act on request to approve agreement with Potter County for support of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department serving Randall and Potter Counties. (TW)

Tabled.

19. Employment matters. (Treasurer)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Huskey. So moved.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Gualtiere.

AYES: All five. Exhibit 10

NAYES: None.

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Motion to transfer $20,000 from Road & Bridge-Road Repairs and Capital Expenditures-Road & Bridge $13,183 to Road & Bridge-Vehicle Operations $33,183.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Huskey.

AYES: All five. Exhibit 11

NAYES: None. Resolution #2000-95

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

21. Discuss and act on request to transfer $1,000 from Capital Expenditures-Commissioners Court to Commissioners Court-Office Supplies. (Auditor)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Motion to approve the transfer of $1,000.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Huskey.

AYES: All five. Exhibit 12

NAYES: None. Resolution #2000-96

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

22. Approval of vouchers.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Motion that we approve the following bills to be paid.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Karrh.

AYES: All five. Exhibit 13

NAYES: None.

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

23. Discuss and act on request to approve the annual budget for the Potter-Randall County Emergency Communications District (9-1-1). (TW)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Gualtiere. Motion to approve the Potter-Randall County Emergency Communications District annual budget for 2000-2001.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: All five.

NAYES: None.

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

24. Public comment period.

None.

25 Agenda items for next meeting. (TW)

Approve bid specs for heating and cooling.

Approve addendum to contract with TSG.

August 15 – Facility Expansion, look at RFQ for Architect.

Next meeting August 1, 2000 at 9:00 a.m.

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEM

1. Discuss and act on proposal to complete wiring between the Data Processing Office and the Justice Building. (SH)

MOTION was made by Commissioner Huskey. Motion that we go ahead and hire these people to replace the existing lines between this building and that one and the equipment included in here for a total cost of $9,480.20.

SECOND was made by Commissioner Parker.

AYES: All five. Exhibit 14

NAYES: None. Resolution #2000-97

Motion carried by 5-0 vote.

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Judge Wood adjourned the Randall County Commissioners= Court until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2000 in the Randall County Square North Courtroom.

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At the meeting on August 1, 2000, Commissioner moved to approve the minutes for the meeting held on the 25^th of July 2000 as distributed. Commissioner seconded the motion. Five (5) Voted aye. The said minutes were approved as distributed and No corrections were made in open Court.7/24/00

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

Attest:

Sue Wicker Bartolino, County Clerk