IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF

BELL COUNTY, TEXAS

FEBRUARY 19, 2002

AFTER proper posting of public notice, a copy of which is attached hereto, on this the 19th day of February, 2002, 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 #056/02:  It being nine a.m., JUDGE BURROWS called the meeting to order and waived presentation of the minutes of the previous meeting at the present time. 
  
  
  
  

2. Agenda #2a - Public Hearing on Oscar's Acres Replat

• MINUTE ORDER #035/02:  JUDGE BURROWS opened the public hearing for comments on the replat of Oscar's Acres Subdivision.  The County Engineer stated that all land owners had previously been notified and that three landowners in the subdivision had expressed concerning about the restrictive covenants in the subdivision remaining intact.  Mr. Jim Blevins, Developer of Oscar's Acres Subdivision, stated that the restrictive covenants would remain in full force and effect as previously filed for this subdivision.  There being no further comments, JUDGE BURROWS closed the public hearing.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, seconded by COMMISSIONER CORTESE, the Court unanimously approved the replat of Oscar's Acres Subdivision and ordered the same filed for record.     
  
  
  
  

3. Agenda #2b - Traffic Control Devices
   

• MINUTE ORDER #058/02:  JUDGE BURROWS opened a public hearing on the installation of the following traffic control devices, to-wit:  45 mph speed limit on Oakalla Road from Bell-Burnet County Line to 0.6 miles north.  He asked if there was any public comment; there being none, the public hearing was closed.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER STEPHENSON, seconded by COMMISSIONER CORTESE, the Court unanimously approved such 45 mph speed limit.     
  
  
  
  
  

4. Agenda #2c - Annual Road and Bridge Department Report
   

• MINUTE ORDER #059/02:  County Engineer Macchi presented the annual report of the work done by the Road and Bridge Department for the year 2001;  all according to a copy of the same attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER STEPHENSON, seconded by COMMISSIONER SCHILLER,  the Court unanimously approved such report and ordered the same filed for record.  
      
  
  
  
  

5. Agenda #2d - Flat Car Bids
   

• MINUTE ORDER #060/02:  The County Engineer reported that bids had been received by the Court from individuals interested in acquiring 2 railroad flat cars being sold by Bell County.  He reported that the highest bidder was Mr. Ed Spiegelhauer in the aggregate amount of $2,423.04.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER CORTESE,  the Court unanimously approved awarding such bid to Mr. Spiegelhauer in the stated amount and for the further consideration that the flat cars be removed by Mr. Spiegelhauer.         
  
  
  
  
6. Agenda #2e - King Meadow Subdivision
   
   
• MINUTE ORDER #061/02:  Upon motion of COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, seconded by COMMISSIONER BROWN, the Court unanimously approved the final plat for King Meadow Subdivision and ordered the same filed for record.     
  
  
  
  
7. Agenda #2f - Personnel
   
               
• MINUTE ORDER #062/02:    Upon  motion of COMMISSIONER STEPHENSON, seconded by COMMISSIONER BROWN, the Court unanimously approved all employee status report forms, the same being attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.          
  
     
  
       
8. Agenda #3 - Redistrict Plan for 2002
   
               
• MINUTE ORDER #063/02:  JUDGE BURROWS read the approval letter of the Justice Department with respect to the approval of the 2002 Redistricting Plan for Bell County.  All according to a copy of the same attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.          
  
     
  
       
9. Agenda #4 - Claims
   
               
• MINUTE ORDER #064/02:  The County Auditor presented all claims for the review of the Court.  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. 
  
  

                    There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.