IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF

BELL COUNTY, TEXAS

JUNE 18, 2002

AFTER proper posting of public notice, a copy of which is attached hereto, on this the 18th day of June, 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 #220/02:  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 June 10, 2002.  He asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes; there being none, the minutes were approved as submitted.    
  
  
  
  

2. Agenda #2 - Telephony and Data Network Consultant

• MINUTE ORDER #221/02:  Mr. Russell Williams, Assistant County Auditor, gave a report concerning the RFP's for telephony and data network consultant to study the County's telephone needs.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER CORTESE, seconded by COMMISSIONER STEPHENSON, the Court unanimously approved, upon the recommendation of Mr. Williams, the awarding of the RFP to KL Technologies and CACC.  Such recommendation being attached hereto.         
  
  
  
  

3. Agenda #3 - Bids for Property at 102-104 South East Street in Belton
   

• MINUTE ORDER #222/02:   The Court discussed the sale of the property known as the "East Annex" and now placed with Gregg Davis Properties for sale.  It has been reported to the Court by the Realtor that a bid for such property has been received.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, the Court unanimously approved the advertising for bids for the sale of such property.      
  
  
  
  

4. Agenda #4 - Quarterly Report of County Treasurer
   

• MINUTE ORDER #223/02:  County Treasurer, Charles Jones, presented his internal management quarterly report as investment officer for Bell County and after due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER CORTESE, the Court unanimously approved such report.  A copy of the same being on file in the County Clerk's Office.      
      
  
  
  
  

5. Agenda #5 - Extension of IV-D Contract with the Attorney General's Office
   

• MINUTE ORDER #224/02:  Ms. Shelia Norman, District Clerk, appeared before the Court to request the extension of the IV-D contract with the Attorney General's Office.  A copy of such report being attached hereto.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER STEPHENSON, seconded by COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, the Court unanimously approved the extension of the aforementioned contract to August 31, 2003.    
      
  
  
  
  

6. Agenda #6 - Order concerning the keeping of Wild Animals
   

• MINUTE ORDER #225/02:  The County Attorney, Rick Miller, presented an Order with respect to the keeping of Wild Animals in Bell County.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, the Court unanimously approved the replacing of Orders previously passed on September 2, 1997 and November 19, 2001 with the attached order.       
  
  
  
  

7. Agenda #7 - Addition to County Clerk's Office
   

• MINUTE ORDER #226/02:    The matter of an addition to the County Clerk's Office was discussed and upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER CORTESE, the Court unanimously approved entering into a contract for a design building with Baird and Williams at an estimated cost of $68,000.00, subject to approval of the legality of such contract with the County Attorney.  
      
  
  
  
  

8. Agenda #8 - King's Daughters Hospital Association Financing Resolution
   

• MINUTE ORDER #227/02:   Mr. John Messer, the County's Attorney for the Health Facilities Corporation, appeared before the Court to present a Resolution of the Court, approving the financing or refinancing of a health facility and the incurrence of loans for the purpose.  Authorizing the County Judge to approve the loans and the project in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 147(f), and to declare the County's current compliance with, and its intention to comply with, the requirements of Internal Revenue Code Section 265(b), all in connection with the King's Daughters Hospital Association financing, Series 2002.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER STEPHENSON, the Court unanimously approved such resolution.  All according to a copy of the same attached hereto and made a part of these minutes for all purposes.  
      
  
  
  
  

9. Agenda #9 & #10 - Renewal of Agreement and MOU with Lone Star Legal Aid
   

• MINUTE ORDER #228/02:    JUDGE BURROWS presented the matters of a renewal of Agreement with Lone Star Legal Aid (formerly Central Texas Legal Aid) to process protective orders for Bell County and the renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding with Lone Star Legal Aid to provide services as Juvenile Court Magistrates upon appointment by the Juvenile Court.  The Court took no action on such matters, pending the receipt of further information.     
      
  
  
  
  

10. Agenda #11 - Claims  
    

• MINUTE ORDER #229/02:  The County Auditor presented all claims for the review of the Court.  After proper review, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER STEPHENSON, 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.     
  
  

                    (The Court then went into workshop session to discuss various items on the workshop agenda 
                    with no action being taken on any items.)




                    There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.