IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF

BELL COUNTY, TEXAS

July 18, 2005

AFTER proper posting of public notice, a copy of which is attached hereto, on this the 18th day of July, 2005, the County Commissioners Court of Bell County, Texas, met in the Commissioners' Courtroom in Belton, Texas, in regular session with the following members of said Court present, to-wit:

1. Agenda #1 - Minutes

• MINUTE ORDER #284/05:  It being nine a.m., COMMISSIONER RICHARD CORTESE, called the meeting to order and called to the Courts attention the fact that they had received the minutes of July 12, 2005.  After due discussion, the minutes were approved as submitted.   
  
  
  
  

2. Agenda #2a - Public Hearing on Patterson Crossing Road Closure

• MINUTE ORDER #285/05:  Tom Berrier, Assistant County Engineer presented that matter to consider vacation/abandonment/closure of Patterson Crossing Road.  COMMISSIONER RICHARD CORTESE opened for a public meeting.  Bell County resident Susan Edens discussed  her concerns of vehicles becoming stuck due to flooding, littering, and the public entering upon her private property.  She expressed her feeling to have the road closed.  Bell County resident, Ira Black presented letters from six families to not close Patterson Crossing.  Mr. Black stated the area has certain water value and recreational value, and it helps in their quality of life.  He suggested to the Court to allow 30 days to speak with the surrounding land owners before a decision is made.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER FISHER, seconded by COMMISSIONER LANGE, the Court unanimously approved to table the matter of closing Patterson Crossing Road until August 15, 2005.     
  
  
  
  

3. Agenda #2b - Awarding bid for purchase of an Edge Patcher

• MINUTE ORDER #286/05:  Tom Berrier, Assistant County Engineer, presented the matter of purchasing an Edge Patcher from Lone Star Machinery at the bid price of $11,526.20.  This price was stated to be under the budgeted amount of $12,000.00. After due discussion, upon the motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER LANGE, the Court unanimously approved to purchase the Edge Patcher from Lone Star Machinery.  
  
  
  
  

4. Agenda #2c - Awarding bid for purchase of two Chassis Tractor, 6X4

• MINUTE ORDER #287/05:  Tom Berrier, Assistant County Engineer, presented the matter to reject all previous bids and check with the "Buy Board" to assist other bids.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER FISHER, the Court unanimously approved to authorize to purchase from the buy board. 
  
  
  
  

5. Agenda #2d - Approval for Final Plat of Renick Subdivision

• MINUTE ORDER #288/05:  Tom Berrier, Assistant County Engineer, presented the matter of approval of the Final Plat for Renick Subdivision, a Four-Lot, 4.989 Acres Subdivision fronting on Acres Road, in Precinct 3.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER LANGE, seconded by COMMISSIONER BROWN,  the Court unanimously approved the Final Plat of Renick Subdivision.     
  
  
  
  

6. Agenda #2e - Quick Claim Deed for Temple Academy Dragway

• MINUTE ORDER #289/05:  Tom Berrier, Assistant County Engineer, presented the matter of authorizing County Judge to sign Quit Claim Deed for Temple Academy Dragway.  John Gauntt, representative for Linda Tomastik presented a deed which is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER CORTESE, the Court unanimously approved to sign Quit Claim Deed for Excess property off old Hwy 95 (Old Right of Way).
  
  
  
  

7. Agenda #3 - Personnel

• MINUTE ORDER #290/05:  Upon motion of COMMISSIONER FISHER, seconded by COMMISSIONER LANGE, the Court unanimously approved all employee status report forms, the same being attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.  
  
  
  
  

8. Agenda #4 - Audit Report of Criminal Asset Forfeitures

• MINUTE ORDER #291/05:  Donna Eakin, County Auditor, presented the audit report on proceeds of Criminal Asset Forfeitures of Central Texas Narcotics Task Force.  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER FISHER, seconded by COMMISSIONER LANGE, the Court unanimously approved the audit report which is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. 
  
  
  
  

9. Agenda #5 - Bell County Burn Ban Extension

• MINUTE ORDER #292/05:  Upon motion of COMMISSIONER LANGE, seconded by COMMISSIONER FISHER, the Court unanimously approved to allow the Burn Ban to expire as set forth by the Commissioners Court on June 23, 2005.  This being true the Burn Ban will expire at Dusk on July 22, 2005.  
  
  
  
  

10. Agenda #6 - National Incident Management System (NIMS)

• MINUTE ORDER #293/05:  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER BROWN, seconded by COMMISSIONER LANGE, the Court unanimously approved the adopting of the National Incident Management System, all according to a copy of the same being attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.  
  
  
  
  

11. Agenda #7 - Logistic Staging Area

• MINUTE ORDER #294/05:  After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER LANGE, seconded by COMMISSIONER FISHER, the Court unanimously approved the naming of the Bell County Expo Center as the Logistic Staging Area, all according to a copy of the same being attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. 
  
  
  
  

12. Agenda #8 - County's Contribution Rate of Employee Health and Dental Benefits

• MINUTE ORDER #295/05:  Ron Heuss, Human Resources Director, presented the recommended rates for Bell County's contribution to employee health and dental insurance benefits, all according to a copy of the same being attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. After due discussion, upon motion of COMMISSIONER FISHER, seconded by COMMISSIONER BROWN, the Court unanimously approved the contribution rates. 
  
  
  
  

13. Agenda #9 - Claims

• MINUTE ORDER #296/05:  Commissioner Richard Cortese presented the claims for the review of the Court.  After proper review, upon the 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. 
  
  

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



          There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.