IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF

BELL COUNTY, TEXAS

AUGUST  20, 2001

AFTER proper posting of public notice, a copy of which is attached hereto, on this the 20th day of August, 2001, the County Commissioners Court of Bell County, Texas, met in the Commissioners' Courtroom in Belton, Texas, in regular special session with the following members of said Court present, to-wit:

1. Agenda #1 - Minutes

• MINUTE ORDER #233/01: It being nine a.m., JUDGE BURROWS called the meeting to order and called to the Courts attention the fact that they had previously received copies of the minutes of August 13, 2001.  He asked if there were any corrections or additions,  there being no corrections, the minutes were approved as submitted.  
  
  
  
  
  

2. Agenda #2a - Traffic Control Devices

• MINUTE ORDER #234/01: JUDGE BURROWS opened the public hearing to consider approval for the installation of the following traffic control devices:  1) Install a 30 mph speed limit on Bottoms East, from IH 35 to Bigham Road;  2) Install a 30 mph speed limit on Quail Run, Pecan Creek Subdivision;  3) Install a YIELD sign on Donahoe Road at Vilas Road (north-bound traffic).  JUDGE BURROWS asked for public comment on the same.  There being none, the public hearing was closed.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, the Court unanimously approved the installation of such traffic control devices. 
  
  
  
  

3. Agenda #2b - Personnel

• MINUTE ORDER #235/01: Upon motion of COMMISSIONER CORTESE, seconded by COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, the Court unanimously approved all employee status report forms, the same being attached hereto.   
  
  
  
  

4. Agenda #3 - New Garrison Commander

• MINUTE ORDER #236/01: JUDGE BURROWS introduced and welcomed Colonel William Perry, new Garrison Commander at Fort Hood, Texas. 
  
  
  
  
5. Agenda #4 - Burn Ban
   
   
• MINUTE ORDER #237/01:  Mr. John Durham, County Fire Marshal presented the matter of the continuation of the burn ban in Bell County.  Mr. Durham reported that the Texas Forestry Service recommended that the burn ban be continued in Bell County.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER STEPHENSON, seconded by COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, the Court unanimously approved such continuation for thirty more days.       
  
  
  
  
6. Agenda #5 - Interlocal Contract with CTCOG
   
   
• MINUTE ORDER #238/01:  Mr. Jim Reed, of the Planning Division of CTCOG, appeared before the Court to discuss the renewal of the Interlocal Contract with CTCOG for PSAP Maintenance, Equipment Upgrade and Training.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN seconded by,  COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, the Court unanimously authorized JUDGE BURROWS to execute such Interlocal Contract on behalf of Bell County, Texas.  All according to a copy of the same attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.       
  
  
  
  
7. Agenda #6 - Amendment to Communications System Agreement
   
   
• MINUTE ORDER #239/01:  JUDGE BURROWS presented the matter of the Amendment to the Communications System Agreement regarding the time period for a Notice of Termination by any government entity.  Upon motion of JUDGE BURROWS, seconded by COMMISSIONER CORTESE, the Court unanimously authorized JUDGE BURROWS to execute such Agreement on behalf of Bell County.  All according to a copy of such Agreement attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.       
  
  
  
  
8. Agenda #7 - Interlocal Agreement with Kerr County
   
   
• MINUTE ORDER #240/01:  JUDGE BURROWS presented the Interlocal Agreement with Kerr County for Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Chemical Dependency Hearings and Psychoactive Medication Hearings at Kerrville State Hospital.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER CORTESE, seconded by COMMISSIONER BROWN, the Court unanimously approved authorizing JUDGE BURROWS to execute such Interlocal Agreement on behalf of Bell County, the same being attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.       
  
  
  
  
9. Agenda #8 - Lease of Priest Drive Property
   
   
• MINUTE ORDER #241/01:  JUDGE BURROWS presented the matter of the renewal of lease property at 307 Priest Drive, adjacent to the Killeen Annex in Killeen, Texas, for use by the Adult Probation Office Space at $1400.00 per month.  Upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, the Court unanimously authorized JUDGE BURROWS to execute the renewal of lease for such property on behalf of Bell County, all according to a copy of the same attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.       
  
  
  
  
10. Agenda #9 - Off-System Bridge Replacement And Rehabilitation Program
    
    
• MINUTE ORDER #242/01:  The County Engineer presented the matter of the County's participation regarding the 2003 Tentative UTP Off-System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program with TxDOT.  The County Engineer was instructed to decline participation.  A copy of such letter attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.        
  
  
  
  
11. Agenda #10 - Resolution concerning FM 93
    
    
• MINUTE ORDER #243/01:  The matter of a resolution of support for TxDOT's proposed plans for FM 93 was presented and after due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER CORTESE, seconded by COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, the Court unanimously approved such resolution, all according to a copy of the same attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.        
  
  
  
  
12. Agenda #11- Interlocal Agreement for Drug Task Force
    
    
• MINUTE ORDER #244/01:  JUDGE BURROWS presented the matter of an Interlocal Agreement regarding the Drug Task Force participation.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER STEPHENSON, the Court unanimously authorized JUDGE BURROWS to execute such Interlocal Agreement on behalf of Bell County, Texas.  All according to a copy of such Interlocal Agreement attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.       
  
  
  
  
13. Agenda #12 - MOU with Local School Districts
    
    
• MINUTE ORDER #245/01:  Mr. Earl Lloyd, Director of the Juvenile Probation Department presented the matter of the annual Memorandum of Understanding with local school districts regarding operation, use and administration of the Bell County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER STEPHENSON, seconded by COMMISSIONER BROWN, the Court unanimously approved such Memorandum, all according to a copy of the same attached hereto.        
  
  
  
  
14. Agenda #13 - MOU with Killeen ISD
    
    
• MINUTE ORDER #246/01:  The Court consider the annual Memorandum of Understanding with the Killeen ISD regarding educational services at the Bell County Juvenile Detention Center, and after due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER STEPHENSON, seconded by COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, the Court unanimously approved such MOU with the Killeen ISD, the same being attached hereto.       
  
  
  
  
15. Agenda #14
    
    
• MINUTE ORDER #247/01:  No action was taken on the revision to the JJAEP Student Code of Conduct and Policy Manual.       
  
  
  
  
16. Agenda #15 - Public Hearing on FY 2001-02 Bell County Budget
    
    
• MINUTE ORDER #248/01:  JUDGE BURROWS presented the FY 2001-02 budget for Bell County (A copy of the same attached hereto).  After presentation he opened a public hearing on the same and there being no public comment such public hearing was closed.  He announced that the Court would take action on the approval of the budget and setting the tax rate to cover the same on Monday, August 27, 2001.       
  
  
  
  
17. Agenda #16 - Claims
    
    
• MINUTE ORDER #249/01:  The County Auditor presented all claims for the review of the Court.  After proper review, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER CORTESE, the Court unanimously approved all such claims.  All according to a copy of the same being of record in the office of the County Auditor.